"Frank E. Spencer, a former Ithaca boy, who was one of the outstanding colored heroes of the World War, has been visiting his father, Frank A. Spencer of this city, for a few days. To. show his relatives and friends just what he accomplished during the war, young Spencer, who was a sergeant major in the 369th Infantry, commanded by Colonel William Hayward, wore his uniform while in Ithaca.

  On it were the following medals awarded young Spencer for gallantry and service: the Croix de Guerre, Conspicuous Service Cross, French campaign medal. French wound medal. Victory medal with bars for four major engagements. New York State Victory medal and the Jersey state medal. Spencer particularly distinguished himself for bravery in the Argonne and Meuse engagements. He is a son of Frank A. Spencer, a well known employe of the Cornell Veterinary College, and now resides in New York City."

"Colored Hero of War Visits Father Here," Ithaca Journal, February 7, 1922, 5.