Sergt. Major, Depot Brigade 156. Born in Wayne County; son of Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Jurney. Entered service April 25, 1918, at Mt. Olive, N.C. Was sent to Camp Jackson, S. C. Transferred to Camp Sevier, S. C. Promoted to rank of Sergt. Major July 18, 1918. Mustered out at Camp Sevier, S. C., Dec. 7, 1918.