Abram Rencher Winston

Lt. Col., Med. Corps, 30th Div. Born in Franklin County, 1878; son of R. N. and Charlotte Winston. Husband of Mrs. Fannie Winston. Entered the service at Franklinton July 27, 1917. Sent to Camp Sevier, S. C. Overseas to France May 8, 1918. Promoted to rank of Lt. Col. April 15, 1919; to rank of Captain, Feb. 23, 1903; to rank of Major, March 4, 1905. Fought at Somme, Aisne, Ypres, Lys. On Mexican border eight months. Landed in USA August 20, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Dix, Oct. 31, 1919. Holds British Decoration D. S. O., also American Citation.


Surnames:
Winston,

Topics:
World War 1,

Locations:
Franklin County NC,

Collection:
AccessGenealogy.com. North Carolina World War 1 Military Records.

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