Corpl., 306th Engrs., Co. B, 81st Div. Born in Lee County; the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Phillips. Entered the service May 28, 1918, at Sanford, N.C. Was sent to Camp Jackson, S. C., and from there to Camp Sevier, S. C. Transferred to Camp Upton, L. I. Sailed for France Aug. 22, 1918. Arrived in USA June 15, 1919; landed at Charleston, S. C.