Machinist 2nd Class, U. S. N. R. F.; of Halifax County; son of J. E. and Mrs. Myrtie Woolard. Entered service June 25, 1918, at Norfolk, Va. Served on Submarine Chaser S. C. No. 197 and Submarine Chaser S. C. No. 22. Convoy duty from Norfolk, Va., to sea and back. On Mine Sweeper U. S. S. Bellows and U. S. S. Chillowee.