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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Henry Russell Spicer (ASN: 0-21489), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot and Executive Officer of the 66th Fighter Wing, EIGHTH Air Force, in action over enemy-occupied Continental Europe and the destruction of three enemy aircraft during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany

    Action Date:

    March 5, 1944 – May 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 32090

    Colonel (Air Corps) Henry Russell Spicer (ASN: 0-21489), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after he was shot down on 5 March 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Henry Russell Spicer (ASN: 0-21489), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Spicer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Henry Russell Spicer (ASN: 0-21489), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Spicer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.