John Sherman

Personal Information

Birthplace: Ovid Township, Branch Co Michigan

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 1125th Armored Field Artillery Battalion

Theater of Operation: European

Enlisted / Commissioned: Oct 27, 1942

Discharged: Nov 26, 1945

Highest Rank: Technician 5th Grade

Military Honors: Bronze Star

Honored By: John & Judy Sherman, Elizabeth & Jerry McLain

Biography

John Sherman served in the Army during World War II. His unit was the Headquarters Battery 1125th Armored Field Artillery Battalion with the 10th Mountain Division. Sherman was given a citation for jumping onto a driverless truck and gaining control, during a barrage of heavy fire, saving lives and supplies.