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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Sherman R. Clark, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commanding Officer

    Division:

    U.S.S. Hillary P. Jones (DD-427)

    Action Date:

    May 1942 – January 1943
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 363 (May 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commanding Officer Sherman R. Clark, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. HILLARY P. JONES (DD-427), and Commander Destroyer Squadron SEVEN, from May 1942 to January 1943.