Personal Medals and Decorations
In addition to the Navy Cross, Admiral Sherman was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, and the Purple Heart (award for wounds received aboard the USS WASP), Admiral Sherman was awarded the Victory Medal, Patrol Clasp: the American Defense Service Medal, Fleet Clasp, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Navy Occupation Service Medal.
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