Everett G. Sherman

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Everett G. Sherman (0-1166373), Captain (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 882d Field Artillery Battalion, 70th Infantry Division, on 20 and 23 February 1945, near Spicheren, France. Braving a terrific enemy preparation shelling on 20 February, Captain Sherman remained at his post, adjusting friendly artillery on the enemy, until the counterattack came within 25 yards of his position. His action resulted in heavy enemy casualties and was largely responsible for repelling the counterattack. On 23 February, under heavy enemy fire, Captain Sherman, even after being wounded, observed and adjusted friendly artillery on the enemy to cover an infantry attack, inflicting heavy casualties and driving 30 enemy into pillboxes from which they all surrendered.