Carrol Finley Martin served as a Private 1st Class in the 2nd Regiment, Field Artillery Replacement Depot. He was born to N.C. and Mrs. E. C. Martin in Davidson County and was married to Eunice Perry Martin. He enlisted on September 3, 1918, in Greenville, South Carolina, and completed his service by being mustered out at Camp Jackson, South Carolina, on December 11, 1918.
John L. Rowe, born April 11, 1899, served as a 1st Class Private in Company A of the 30th Division, 120th Infantry. He entered military service on July 26, 1917, training in South Carolina and New Jersey before deployment to France on May 12, 1918. Rowe participated in significant battles, including the Ypres-Lys and Somme offensives. He returned to the United States on April 11, 1919, and was mustered out on April 17, 1919, at Camp Jackson, South Carolina.
Pvt. Charles Lee Goins, born June 20, 1900, in Davidson County, enlisted in Co. A, 30th Division, on August 12, 1917. After training at Camp Sevier and Camp Merritt, he was deployed to France on May 28, 1918. He participated in key battles, including the Ypres-Lys and Somme offensives, and was wounded at Bellicourt. Goins was gassed at Vaux Andigny on October 10, 1918, returned to the U.S. on April 11, 1919, and was mustered out on April 17, later re-enlisting in the Navy.
George O. Short served as a mechanic in Infantry Replacement Company No. 9. Born on October 1, 1896, in Davidson County, he enlisted in April 1916 at Greensboro, North Carolina. He was stationed at Camp Eagle Pass, Texas, and later transferred to Camp Grant, Illinois, on his birthday in 1918. He served along the Mexican border and passed away at Camp Grant on October 11, 1918. He was laid to rest at Ebenezer Church in Lexington, North Carolina.
2nd Lt. Daniel C. Culbreth served in Company L, 30th Division, 120th Infantry. Born to D. C. and Jennie K. Culbreth in Davidson County, he entered military service in April 1916. After training at Camp Sevier, he went overseas in May 1918. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in November 1917, Culbreth was killed in action at the Ypres Sector on August 31, 1918, while leading a patrol. He was buried in a British cemetery in Belgium and earned a silver star for gallantry.
Ira G. Poston was born on October 1, 1896, in Davidson County to D. M. and Julia A. Poston. He entered military service in April 1916 in Greensboro, North Carolina, and was initially stationed at Camp Eagle Pass, Texas. Later, he was transferred to Camp Grant, Illinois, where he served on the Mexican border. Poston passed away at Camp Grant on October 11, 1918, and was laid to rest at Ebenezer Church in Lexington, North Carolina.
Ernest A. Davis, a 3rd Class M. with the Headquarters Company of the 30th Division, 120th Regiment, was born to R. and T. E. Davis in Davidson County. He entered military service on July 25, 1918, in Thomasville, N.C., and underwent training at Camp Sevier before being sent to France. He participated in significant battles, including the Ypres Lys and Somme Offensives, before returning to the U.S. on April 11, 1919, and serving on the Mexican border for six months before being mustered out.
Ellis H. Davis, born December 20, 1894, in Davidson County, served as a Mess Sergeant in Company L of the 30th Division, 120th Regiment. He enlisted on July 25, 1917, and underwent training at Camp Sevier and Camp Merritt before sailing to France on May 17, 1918. Davis was promoted to Sergeant on January 10, 1918, and participated in significant battles, including the Ypres Lys and Somme Offensives. He returned to the United States on April 13, 1919, and was mustered out on April 18, 1919, at Camp Jackson, S.C.
Ernest Henry B. Davis was a fireman in the Navy from Davidson County, born to S. E. and Mrs. Maggie F. Davis. He entered military service on August 6, 1918, in Raleigh, North Carolina. During his service, he was assigned to the U.S.S. Kearsarge, then transferred to the U.S.S. Southery and later the U.S.S. Patrica, undertaking transport duties that included four trips across the Atlantic. He was mustered out on September 23, 1919, at Hampton Roads, Virginia.
1st Class Private George H. Coggins, born in Davidson County to Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Coggins, enlisted at Clemson College on July 15, 1918. He trained at various locations, including Ft. Moultrie and Ft. Sumter, before being deployed to France on November 2, 1918. Coggins was promoted to 1st Class Private on October 27 and returned to the U.S. aboard the ship from Brest on December 26, 1918, ultimately being mustered out at Ft. Monroe on January 19, 1919.
Clarence R. Conrad, born December 14, 1898, was the son of R. W. Conrad from Davidson County. He entered military service on August 26, 1918, in Lexington, N.C., and was initially stationed at Camp Jackson, S.C. After a transfer to Newport News, Va., he sailed to France on November 9, 1918. Conrad returned to the United States on May 20, 1919, and was mustered out of service at Camp Lee, Va., on May 29, 1919.
Corporal John D. Beck served in Company L of the 120th Regiment, 30th Division, hailing from Davidson County. He was the son of T. H. and S. Beck and married to Mary Beck. Beck entered military service in 1912 and was stationed at Camp Glenn, North Carolina, in July 1916. He spent six months on the Mexican border before being stationed in High Point. He was mustered out at Thomasville on August 28, 1917.
Riley Edison Beck served as a Private in the Bureau of Aircraft Production within the 80th Squadron of the 4th Provisional Regiment from Davidson County. Born to Harvey L. and Gertrude Beck, he entered military service on July 29, 1918, in Lexington, North Carolina. He was initially stationed at Vancouver Barracks before being transferred to Camp Gordon, where he was mustered out on February 1, 1919.
Sergt. C. A. C. Ayers, born in Davidson County, was the son of J. M. Ayers. He enlisted in the military on July 26, 1911, in Statesville, N.C., and trained at various locations, including Columbus, Ohio, and Ft. Varrancas, Florida. In September 1918, he sailed to France and returned to the United States on March 8, 1919. He also served on the Mexican border in 1916, at Del Rio, Texas, before being mustered into the Reserves.
Private Charles E. Tomlinson, born January 21, 1899, in Davidson County, enlisted on October 22, 1917, and was trained at Camp Sevier, South Carolina. He was deployed to France on June 5, 1918, where he served with the 30th Division, participating in several key battles, including Ypres and Bellicourt. Tomlinson returned to the United States on April 10, 1919, and was mustered out at Camp Jackson, South Carolina, on April 14, 1919.