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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Clyde Poe Spitler, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against the enemy as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron TWO (VF-2), in operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 2 (VF-2)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Clyde Poe Spitler, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron TWO (VF-2), in operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.