William J.B. “Will” Sherrill was born in 1896 at Burke, Tennessee. He was the son of Adam Sherrill and Mary Ann DeRossett.

Served in World War I as a Private in Company D, 57th Pioneer Infantry, from 29 Sep 1918 until he died from pneumonia at Brest, Finistère, Bretagne, France.

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 27 October 1896
  • Date of death: 9 November 1918
  • County: Cumberland
  • Hometown: Burke
  • Service Branch: Army
  • Division/Assignment: Company D, 57th Pioneer Infantry
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War I
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Miller Cemetery, Cumberland County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar II, Bottom Panel
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