Sherwood Picking
Sherwood Picking (21 February 1890 – 1 September 1941) was a U.S. Navy officer who became a notable submarine commander during World War I.
Picking was a native of Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1911.[1] During World War I, Lieutenant Commander Picking was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism as the commander of the submarine USS O-10 (SS-71).[2][3] During the inter-war period, he commanded the submarine base at Coco Solo, Canal Zone.[1] He was promoted to captain on 1 July 1939.[4] He died on 1 September 1941 in a plane crash in Scotland en route to temporary duty in London.[4]
Namesake
The destroyer USS Picking (1943–1975) was named in his honor.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Picking (DD-685)". Naval History and Heritage Command.
- ↑ "The Navy Cross to Members of the US Navy: World War 1". www.homeofheroes.com.
- ↑ "Sherwood Picking". The Hall of Valor Project.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Ship's Namesake: Capt. Sherwood Picking, USN". www.uss-picking.org.
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- 1890 births
- 1941 deaths
- United States Navy personnel of World War I
- Military personnel from Baltimore
- Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States)
- United States Naval Academy alumni
- United States Navy officers
- United States submarine commanders
- Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in Scotland
- United States Navy personnel killed in World War II
