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Adm. Frederick C. Sherman
Frederick Carl Sherman (May 27, 1888 - July 27, 1957) was a highly decorated admiral of the United States Navy during World War II.
He was born in Port Huron, Michigan and attended the U.S. Naval ...vizualizați mai multeFrederick Carl Sherman (May 27, 1888 - July 27, 1957) was a highly decorated admiral of the United States Navy during World War II.
He was born in Port Huron, Michigan and attended the U.S. Naval academy in Annapolis, Maryland. After graduation on June 3, 1910, he had consecutive duty in the battleships Montana, Ohio, and Maryland and, upon completion of the two years of sea duty, then required by law before commissioning, was commissioned Ensign to rank from March 7, 1912. He progressed in rank to that of Captain, effective June 23, 1938. He was appointed Rear Admiral, for temporary service, to rank from April 3, 1942, and on July 13, 1945, was appointed to the rank of Vice Admiral. He was transferred to the Retired List of the U.S. Navy, in the rank of Admiral, on March l, 1947.
He served valiantly during two World Wars, and during World War II, he had active combat duty in the Pacific during the entire War period with the exception of two brief shore assignments totaling seven months.
In addition to the Navy Cross with two Gold Stars, the Distinguished Service Medal with two Gold Stars, the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” and the Commendation Ribbon, Admiral Sherman had the Nicaraguan Campaign Medal; the Mexican Service Medal; the Victory Medal, Submarine Clasp (World War I); the American Defense Service Medal, Fleet Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; and the World War II Victory Medal. He also had the Order of the British Empire awarded him by the Government of Great Britain.
Admiral Sherman died on July 27, 1957.vizualizați mai puține