Sherman Edward Flanagan Jr ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Maryland
On July 21, 1968 Lieutenant Colonel Flanagan was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ He is remembered by the people of Maryland. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 308730 |
Service ID | 213249423 |
Name | Sherman Edward Flanagan Jr |
From | Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland |
Birth Date | April 8, 1930 |
Casualty Date | July 21, 1968 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Air Force |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 37th Tfw, 355th Tfs |
Casualty Type | Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash .. Land, Fixed Wing .. Pilot .. Body not recovered |
Location | South Vietnam |
Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered |
Sherman Edward Flanagan Jr is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. Sherman is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 51w, Line 25. |
Additional Details
Lieutenant Colonel Flanagan was a member of the 121st Tactical Fighter Squadron. On July 21, 1968, he was the pilot of a North American Super Sabre Fighter (F-100D) on a mission over South Vietnam, when his aircraft crashed. His remains were not recovered.
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Sherman Edward Flanagan Jr was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Air Force. Entered the service via National Guard. Flanagan had the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Service number assignment was 213249423. Attached to 7th Air Force, 37th Tfw, 355th Tfs.
He was born on April 8, 1930. According to our records Maryland was his home or enlistment state and Carroll county has been included within the archival record. We have Westminster listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Flanagan was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on July 21, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash .. Land, Fixed Wing .. Pilot .. Body not recovered. Incident location: South Vietnam. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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