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