Frederick C. Sherman
United States Navy admiral, aviator and submarine commander (1888–1957)
Frederick Carl Sherman (27 May 1888 – 27 July 1957) was a highly decorated admiral of the United States Navy during World War II.
Early life
Sherman was born in Port Huron, Michigan on 27 May 1888. His grandfather, Loren Sherman, was the longtime editor and publisher of The Daily Times in Port Huron. His father, Frederick Ward Sherman, sold the newspaper in 1907 and moved to California, where he was editor and publisher of The Daily Independent in Santa Barbara in 1911.
Naval career
Sherman graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1910. He served as commanding officer of submarines USS H-2 (SS-29) and USS O-7 (SS-68) during World War I.
After becoming a naval aviator, Sherman served as executive officer of USS Saratoga (CV-3) in 1937, and of Naval Air Station San Diego to 1938. He commanded USS Lexington (CV-2) from 1940 until her loss in the Battle of the Coral Sea. Captain Sherman was the last man to leave the sinking ship. His wife wrote a book titled Admiral Wags which told the story of the family cocker spaniel who accompanied Sherman during his command of Lexington. The dog can be seen in war footage used in the John Wayne movie In Harm's Way. Promoted to rear admiral, Sherman served as assistant chief of staff to Commander in Chief Atlantic Fleet, Admiral Ernest King until the end of 1942.
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