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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Stephen Hunting Sherrill, Jr. (ASN: 0-26318), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 487th Bombardment Group during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    487th Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Stephen Hunting Sherrill, Jr. (ASN: 0-26318), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 487th Bombardment Group during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Space Systems Division

    Action Date:

    1961 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Stephen Hunting Sherrill, Jr. (ASN: 0-26318), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Space Systems Division, from 1961 to 1967.