Sherrel Odell Douglas was born May 21, 1921 in Arkansas to Archie A. & Hassie Hudson Douglas. April 24, 1953 he married Opal M. Locke at Tulare, California. Sherrel registered for the military draft February 14, 1942 in Kern Co. California. He served until October 10, 1946. His final rank was Pfc. Sherrel passed away Octobr 25, 1997 in California. His burial was in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery at Santa Nella, Merced County, California.