Private, 1st class, U. S. Marines, Btn. R, 385th Co.; son of C. H. and Lizzie Boyst, of Guilford County. Entered service at Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 10, 1918. Sent to Paris Island, S. C. Made two trips to Cuba on special detail. Mustered out at Paris Island, April 1, 1919.
