Sergt., 51st Inf., Supply Co., 6th Div. Born in Guilford County; the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Crouse. Entered the service at High Point, N.C., June 16, 1908. Was sent to Forest, Ga. Transferred to Camp Mills and sailed for France July 5, 1918. Fought at Geiardue Sector Sept. 3 to Oct. 12; Meuse-Argonne, Nov. 1st to 10th. Was in Army of Occupation in Germany. Returned to USA June 12, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Taylor, Ky., Aug. 6, 1919.