Henry Red Sherrill [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He died of wounds received in an attack by a Japanese plane, while working on board the USS Wesson. He died in the battle of Okinawa. Memorial service held July 1, 1945, at Belmont Park Methodist Church.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Biographical Notes:
Belmont Park Methodist Church
Date of Birth:
6/18/1925
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Military Branch:
Navy Enlisted: May, 1943
Education Details:
Technical High School, Charlotte, NC
Family Details:
Mrs. Peggy Thomas Sherrill - 1200 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC
Nancy Louise Sherrill, born Jan. 25, 1944
Mr. and Mrs. George Prichard (Nancy McCachren) Sherrill, Sr. - 1320 Parkwood Ave., Charlotte, NC
George P. Sherrill, Jr., Mrs. Jean Sherrill Langford
Mrs. A. J. McCachren - grandmother, Mrs. Mary Jane Sherrill - grandmother
First Name:
Henry Red
KIA / MIA Place:
Okinawa
KIA Date:
4/7/1945
Last Name:
Sherrill
Middle Name:
Roland
Military Details:
Okinawa
Military Rank:
Seaman 1st Class
Source:
newsprint and family information
Military Unit:
USS Wesson-destroyer escort #184
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA