The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander (MC) Samuel Robert Sherman (NSN: 0-130988), United States Naval Reserve, for distinguished service in the line of his profession, extraordinary courage, and disregard of personal danger while serving as Flight Surgeon of the Air Group aboard the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. FRANKLIN (CV-13), which was striking the Japanese home islands in the vicinity of Kobe, Japan, on 19 March 1945. Stationed on the flight deck and exposed to innumerable explosions of bombs and rockets as well as to continuing enemy air attack, Lieutenant Commander Sherman coolly, courageously and successfully cared for numerous wounded. While still subjected to enemy air attack, he set up an emergency sick bay and dressing station where he gave treatment to injured personnel. Later, when the opportunity became available, he calmly superintended the transfer of casualties to a ship alongside. Though directed to leave with his Air Group he insisted on remaining aboard the crippled carrier to carry on with his valiant efforts, which resulted in the saving of numerous lives. During the following days and while his ship was still being subjected to enemy attack he continued to display the same outstanding personal courage and professional ability. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.