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Sterrie, Norman Anderson

Nationality:
American

Biography

Norman Sterrie flew the TBD Devastator torpedo bomber with Torpedo Squadron (VT-2) aboard the USS Lexington. Lieutenant Sterrie saw action at Tarawa, Kwajalein, Wake, Mille, Palau, Stotlandie, Wolease, Truk, Saipan, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, and Guam.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy R
Navy Cross
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy R

Second decoration received as a golden star for on the ribbon of the first Navy Cross.
Navy Cross
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant, U.S. Navy R

Third decoration received as a second golden star for on the ribbon of the first Navy Cross.
Navy Cross
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Second decoration received as a golden star for on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Third decoration received as a second golden star for on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Air Medal (AM)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Willi Schumacher Collection
  • - C.D. Sterner, Recipients of The Navy Cross, 1916 - Present
    - Information with the photo

Photo