Robert Sherman was interned as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia after he was captured in South Vietnam on June 24, 1967 and was held until his death in captivity believed to have occurred on November 23, 1968. His remains were recovered and returned on March 20, 1985.
Sponsored by:
Robert
Carl
Sherman
POW (RVN) MIA
March 14, 1945
–
November 23, 1968
Cemetery:
Danville National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
SergeantBatallion:
7th Communication BattalionDivision:
1st Marine DivisionAction Date:
June 24, 1967
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Sergeant Robert Carl Sherman (MCSN: 1996608), United States Marine Corps, for heroic achievement in action against an armed enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters Company, 7th Communications Battalion, 1st Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, in action in South Vietnam in 1967. By his steadfast performance of duty, courage, and dedication, he reflected great credit upon himself, the Marine Corps, and the United States Naval Service. [The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.]
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
SergeantDivision:
Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)Action Date:
June 24, 1967 – November 23, 1968
Sergeant Robert Carl Sherman (MCSN: 1996608), United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from June 24, 1967 until his death in captivity on or about November 23, 1968.