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Clement
Dexter
Gile
January 30, 1918

–

November 21, 1978

Born:

New York

, 

New York

Home:

New York

, 

New York

Clement Gile became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down eight enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Clement Dexter Gile, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron SEVENTEEN (VF-17), in action against the enemy during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Clement Dexter Gile, United States Navy, was awarded a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron SEVENTEEN (VF-17), in action against the enemy during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Clement Dexter Gile, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron SEVENTEEN (VF-17), in action against the enemy during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 17 (VF-17)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Clement Dexter Gile, 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 SEVENTEEN (VF-17), in action against the enemy during World War II.