Philip Meyer Sherr
MilitarySherr was honourably discharged from the armed forces.
He served with both the 9th and 12th Air forces, with a unit* which was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation.
* Noted to be on the original roster as a Corporal of the 417th NFS, a unit that flew Bristol Beaufighters.
Awards: GC, WWII Victory, EAME(3 battle stars).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Baltimore Maryland | 28 September 1916 | Son of Louis and Leah Sherr. |
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Enlisted |
Baltimore, MD | 30 January 1943 | Baltimore, Maryland |
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Died |
2 November 2005 | ||
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Buried |
Lubawitz Nusach Ari Ner Tamid Cong. Cemetery Rosedale, MD | 5 November 2005 | Lubawitz Nusach Ari Ner Tamid Cong. Cemetery Rosedale, Baltimore County, MD |
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Other Draft registration |
Baltimore, MD | Employed at Glenn L Martin Co. Middle River, MD. NoK: Sister Ida Kahn. |
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Sources
Details pertaining to Sherr obtained from a photograph of Sherr's uniform and dog tags provided by Neils Pelgrims
Enlistment record via Fold 3