Robert Eugene Sherrill
"Bobby"
Marine Corps Regular | Service Number 445234
July 4, 1923
in Charleston, WV
William F. Baxter (foster)
Lilla A. (Likins) Baxter (foster)
Details unknown
Details unknown
September 1, 1942
at Cincinnati, OH
October 25, 1942
from 7th Separate Recruit Bn.
October 16, 1945
to Redistribution Center, San Diego
August 31, 1946
End of Enlistment
Pomeroy, OH – home of guardian, Mr. William F. Baxter
The Baxters had custody of Bobby Sherrill from at least 1930. Lilla Baxter died in 1943.
Campaigns
Outfit: Company D
Rank: Private First Class
MOS: 675 (Messenger)
Outfit: Headquarters Company
Rank: Private First Class
MOS: 675 (Messenger)
Important Events: Wounded July 8, 1944
Outfit: Headquarters Company
Rank: Private First Class
MOS: 675 (Messenger)
Outfit: Headquarters Company
Rank: Private First Class
MOS: 675 (Messenger)
Decorations
Award
Purple Heart
Commendation Letter
Campaign
Saipan
Iwo Jima
Citation
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Robert Sherrill died on February 3, 1985, and is buried in Florida National Cemetery.
