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Leslie
DeCew
September 28, 1919

–

May 27, 1973

Born:

Bakersfield

, 

California

Home:

Bakersfield

, 

California

Leslie DeCew became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down six enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Leslie DeCew, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Leslie DeCew, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Leslie DeCew, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Second Third of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), during World War II.