2nd Class Boatswain’s Mate, U. S. N. R. Born in Durham County; the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Andrews. Entered the service at Durham, N.C., April 13, 1917. Was sent to Hampton Roads, Va., and from there to Boston. Transferred to Philadelphia, Pa. Made two trips across on the U. S. S. Navada, convoy duty. Mustered out at Berkley, Va., Nov. 20, 1918.