Madison County Hero: Capt. Dale M. Leslie’s courage in war and service at home

Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The name Capt. Dale M. Leslie is etched into Madison County history not only for his extraordinary heroism during World War ||, but also for his decades of faithful service after returning home. Born in Madison on September 20, 1919, Leslie grew up in the community, excelling in athletics before attending the University of Florida. As war loomed, he entered Naval Aviation training in 1941 and accepted a commission in the United States Marine Corps, wh