The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Captain Frederick Carl Sherman (NSN: 0-7562), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-2), in action against enemy forces in the Pacific War Area when his ship was attacked by eighteen Japanese bombing planes on 20 February 1942. As a result of the brilliant performance of the fighting squadrons under his command, the outstanding manner in which he coordinated and timed the employment and relief of his combat patrols and his own expert handling of the ship, sixteen of the eighteen enemy bombers were destroyed, without damage to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-2). Captain Sherman’s inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of these vital missions and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Cross
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Navy Cross
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 325 (April 1944)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Frederick Carl Sherman (NSN: 0-7562), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander of the Carrier Task Force which raided Rabaul, 5 November 1943. Admiral Sherman struck deep into enemy waters, and skillfully directed his units to render impotent a large hostile force. He contributed essentially to the success of the Bougainville operation.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Rear AdmiralAction Date:
February 10 – June 18, 1945
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 361 (March 1947)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Frederick Carl Sherman (NSN: 0-7562), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, Task Group 58.3, assigned to the First Carrier Task Force during operations against the Japanese from 10 February to 18 June 1945. Rear Admiral Sherman directed his task group in a series of effective attacks against the enemy at Tokyo, Iwo Jima, Kyushu and the Inland Sea. In a dangerous photographic mission at Okinawa from 23 March to 29 May, he maintained a high standard of fighting efficiency in his group and pressed home devastating attacks against the enemy, inflicted severe and costly damage against hostile aircraft, shipping and shore installations, and provided support for our military ground units on the island. Rear Admiral Sherman’s leadership and tactical direction were vital factors in extending our control of the Pacific westward and in completing a number of hazardous missions with outstanding success.
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Navy Cross
Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 01489 (April 18, 1944)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral Frederick Carl Sherman (NSN: 0-7562), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, on 21 February 1944, while serving as Officer in Tactical Command of a Carrier Task Group, when the position of his group in the Mariana Islands was reported to the enemy. Later that evening his Task Group was the object of a series of attacks by enemy Torpedo and Bombing planes. These attacks were delivered in an aggressive, determined manner and continued throughout the night and into the following morning. During these repeated attacks he maneuvered his Task Group in an excellent manner and presented to the enemy at all times the most difficult target possible; two enemy aircraft were destroyed at night by ships’ gunfire, and three more were destroyed by ships’ gunfire and Combat Air Patrol the following morning. In the face of these determined attacks he continued his approach to the aircraft launching point. Aircraft launched from carriers under his command delivered repeated attacks on shipping, aircraft, and shore installation on and in the vicinity of Tinian and Guam Islands, and inflicted heavy damage upon the enemy. In addition, extremely valuable photographs were obtained. The above action and subsequent retirement were completed without damage to ships of his Task Group by the enemy. His actions contributed materially to the successful completion of the mission and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Navy Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant CommanderDivision:
U.S.S. O-7Action Date:
World War I
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Frederick Carl Sherman (NSN: 0-7562), United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. 0-7, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested by enemy submarines, destroyers, and mines, protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies; and in offensive and defensive action against all forms of naval activity during World War I.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Frederick Carl Sherman (NSN: 0-7562), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States during World War II. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.