Sergt., 120th Inf., 30th Div., Co. E. Born in Granville County; the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Robards. Entered the service at Oxford, N.C., June 22, 1916. Was sent to Camp Sevier, S. C., and from there to Camp Merritt. Sailed for France May, 1918. Promoted to Corpl. August, 1917, and to Sergt. September, 1917. Fought at Ypres, Hindenburg Line, St. Quentin. Gassed at Vaux-Andigny Oct. 7, 1918. Recommended for commission. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C., April 17, 1919.
