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Gordon
Alvin
Sherwood
September 24, 1916

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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    August 24, 1942

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Gordon Alvin Sherwood (NSN: 0-81552), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Flight Officer of a Bombing Squadron during the operations of the U.S. Naval forces against a Japanese Naval task force in the Solomon Islands Campaign on 24 August 1942. Without regard for intense anti-aircraft fire and enemy air opposition, he led his section of planes in a dive bombing attack with precision, vigor, and heroic determination. In so doing he severely damaged a Japanese aircraft carrier. His courage, skill, and determination were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Batallion:

    Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65)

    Action Date:

    September 1, 1952
    All Hands (June 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander Gordon Alvin Sherwood (NSN: 0-81552), United States Naval Reserve, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron SIXTY-FIVE (VA-65), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 1 September 1952.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Bombing Squadron 3 (VB-3)

    Regiment:

    Battle of Midway

    Division:

    U.S.S. Yorktown (CV-5)

    Action Date:

    June 4 – 6, 1942
    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 3013 (July 16, 1942)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Gordon Alvin Sherwood (NSN: 0-81552), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber of Bombing Squadron THREE (VB-3), attached to the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-5), during the “Air Battle of Midway,” against enemy Japanese forces on 4 – 6 June 1942. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Sherwood took part in dive-bombing attacks against Japanese naval forces in the Battle of Midway. Disregarding the extreme danger from intense anti-aircraft fire and enemy fighter opposition, he, vigorously and with heroic determination, pressed home his attacks against the Japanese invasion fleet thereby contributing in great measure to the glorious and decisive victory of our forces. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.