Frederick C. Sherman

"Ted Sherman" redirects here. For Australian footballer, see Ted Sherman (footballer).
Frederick C. Sherman
Admiral Frederick C. Sherman
Nickname"Ted"
Born(1888-05-27)27 May 1888
Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.
Died27 July 1957(1957-07-27) (aged 69)
San Diego, California, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1910–1947
RankAdmiral
CommandsUnited States Fifth Fleet
Carrier Division 2
USS Lexington (CV-16)
USS Lexington (CV-2)
USS O-7 (SS-68)
USS O-8 (SS-69)
ConflictsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross (3)
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit
Other workAuthor

Frederick Carl Sherman (27 May 1888 – 27 July 1957) was a highly decorated admiral of the United States Navy during World War II.

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