2nd Class Mate (Navy), 6th Marines; of Washington County; son of W. C. and Mrs. Deborah Sexton. Entered service Aug. 8, 1917. Sent to Naval Hospital Aug. 8, 1917. Transferred to League Island. Sailed for Brest. Promoted to rank of 2nd Class Mate. Returned to USA, Hoboken, N. J., July 9, 1918. Mustered out at Hampton Roads.