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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Sherman Ray Cowan

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Lubbock, Texas

Honored By

Troy Cowan

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A FIGHTER PILOT, FLYING WILDCAT (FM-2) #13 FOR THE 'FLYING GOATS' VC-65. ENLISTED AT AGE 17. DURING WWII, FLEW PATROLS OFF THE NORTHWEST PACIFIC COAST TO INTERCEPT BALLOON BOMBS. WAS IN THE NORTHERN INVASION FLEET, OFF THE COAST OF KYOTO ON V J DAY. WAS PART OF THE FLEET ADMIRAL'S INITIAL RECONNAISSANCE PARTY.