Corpl., F. A., Btry. B, 30th Div., 113th Regt., F. A. Born in Washington County; son of James A. and Mrs. Nancy K. Spruill. Entered service July, 1917, at Plymouth, N.C. Sent to Camp at Greenville, S. C. Transferred to Camp Merritt and sailed for France June 6, 1918. Fought at St. Mihiel, Argonne, Woevre and all other battles with his battery. Returned to USA June, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Lee, Va. June, 1919.