Glen N. Sherman
Sergeant, U.S. Army

On 24 July 1942, Sergeant Glen N. Sherman was serving with the 31st Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts U.S. Army.

On that day, SGT Sherman’s unit was in action against Japanese forces. SGT Sherman’s courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day earned him, at the cost of his life, the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Star
World War II Victory Medal
Philippine Defense Medal with Bronze Star
Presidential Unit Citation with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Combat Infantryman Badge

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

Sergeant Glen N. Sherman (ASN: 6729226), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 31st Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action against enemy forces during World War II. Sergeant Sherman's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Memorialization

The remains of Sergeant Glen N. Sherman have never been recovered. He is memorialized by having his name inscribed on the Walls of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines.

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