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Harry
Benham
Sherman
April 25, 1894

–

January 21, 1974

Born:

Honeyeye Falls

, 

New York

Home:

, 

New York

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

United States Military Academy Cemetery

Harry Sherman graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1918. He retired as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1944
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Harry Benham Sherman, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, from 1943 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Sherman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 24, 1943
    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 8 (January 17, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Harry Benham Sherman, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Acerno, Italy, on 24 September 1943. When forward elements of the regiment met heavy enemy resistance, Colonel Sherman personally led part of his command under heavy fire, to reinforce his battalion and defeat the enemy. Colonel Sherman’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.