Sergt., Motor T. C., Sup. Tr., Co. E, 8th Div. Born in Wilson County; the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shackelford. Entered the service Nov. 30, 1917, at Greensboro, N.C. Was sent to Camp Johnston, Fla., Dec. 25, 1917. Promoted to rank of Sergt. December, 1918. Drove cars from factory to different seaports. Mustered out at Camp Lee, Va., Feb. 7, 1919.