Corpl., 115th Machine Gun Battn. Co. B, 30th Div.; of Iredell County; son of F. K. and Mrs. M. A. Bost. Entered service June 4, 1917, at Statesvile, N.C. Sent to Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed for France May 11, 1918. Promoted to rank of Corpl. Aug. 1918. Fought at Belgium, Voormizelle, Mt. Kemmel, Belgium, Bellicourt, Nauroy engagement, Hindenburg Line. Sailed from France March 10, 1919. Landed in USA March 23, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C., April 2, 1919.