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Frederick C. Sherman
United States Navy admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Ted Sherman" redirects here. For Australian footballer, see Ted Sherman (footballer).
Frederick Carl Sherman (May 27, 1888 – July 27, 1957) was a highly decorated admiral of the United States Navy during World War II.
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Frederick C. Sherman | |
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![]() Admiral Frederick C. Sherman | |
Nickname(s) | "Ted" |
Born | (1888-05-27)May 27, 1888 Port Huron, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | July 27, 1957(1957-07-27) (aged 69) San Diego, California, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1910–1947 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | United States Fifth Fleet Carrier Division 2 USS Lexington (CV-16) USS Lexington (CV-2) USS O-7 (SS-68) USS O-8 (SS-69) |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross (3) Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit |
Other work | Author |
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