Career
After a year at sea, Hale underwent aviation training at Pensacola, Florida, Miami, Florida, and San Diego, California, and on 21 June 1941, joined Scouting Squadron 2 on board United States Ship Lexington (CV-2). Promoted to lieutenant (junior grade) in October, he remained on board that carrier after the United States entered World World War World War II courageous determination and aggressiveness.. attacking enemy aircraft in spite of fierce fighter opposition."
United States Ship Roy O. Hale (Delaware-336) was named in his honor. The ship was laid down on 13 September 1943 by the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Orange, Texas.
Launched 20 November 1943.
Sponsored by Mistress Roy O. Hale, mother of Lieutenant (junior grade) Hale. And commissioned on 3 February 1944, Lieutenant
Commander William West. Bowie, United States Naval Reserve, in command.