Harry B. Sherman

1894–1974 (age 80)

Military Officer

Biography

Harry B. Sherman devoted his life to the professional standards of the United States Army, rising through the ranks with a steady hand and a thoughtful regard for the lives entrusted to his command.

At West Point Cemetery his memory rests among fellow graduates, a reminder of the steady leadership he brought to moments of both calm discipline and decisive action.

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