Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain, U.S. Navy

Unit:

U.S.S. Wasp (CV-7), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

November 23rd, 1942

"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of this profession as Commanding Officer of the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. WASP (CV-7), and Flag Captain to Commander Task Force EIGHTEEN, during the occupation of Tulagi-Guadalcanal and subsequent support operations including the pursuit of the retiring Japanese forces on 25 August 1942. As Flag Captain he supervised the planning for the employment of the air support to cover the landing. The Air Group of his Command was particularly successful in destroying the enemy air and beach opposition and his leadership contributed most effectively to the success of this engagement. His courage and outstanding performance of duty was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 25

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Rear Admiral

Unit:

Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

September 26th, 1944

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff to Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet, from 14 October 1942 to 24 November 1943. During this vitally important period his keen foresight and untiring initiative were largely responsible for the advanced state of preparedness of aviation units of the Pacific Fleet for the Central Pacific campaign. With outstanding skill, he coordinated the planning, training and logistic requirements in the Pacific. His loyalty and steadfast devotion to duty was an inspiration to all officers and men, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 8104

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Rear Admiral

Unit:

U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

September 26th, 1945

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas, from 10 November 1943 to 2 September 1945. During this period he displayed outstanding professional ability, sound judgment and an unusual knowledge of the details of military and naval operations in the discharge of his responsibility of United States Forces in action against the enemy in the Pacific, including those resulting in the capture of the Gilberts, Marshalls, Marianas, Western Carolines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa; the Fleet operations in support of the capture of Hollandia and Morotai, the Philippines Campaign, the final attacks on Japan; and also the naval phase of the occupation of Japan. As Head of the War Plans Division on the Staff, Rear Admiral Sherman contributed most effectively to the successful prosecution of the war in the Pacific, and his services were of vital importance in forcing the enemy to surrender. His energetic initiative and devotion to duty were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 38358