World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Sherman J. Edelman
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC AS A GUNNERY OFFICER ABOARD THE THE ESCORT CARRIER USS SARGENT BAY. IN 1945 HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR FOR SHOOTING DOWN A KAMIKAZE PLANE THAT WAS ABOUT TO HIT THE SHIP.