Private, Med. Dept., 28th San. Sqd. Born in Durham County; the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Poe. Entered the service July 28, 1917, at Durham, N.C. Was sent to Camp Sevier, S. C., and from there to Camp Mills, L. I. Sailed for France May 27, 1918. Fought at Ypres Salient Aug. 19 to Sept. 4, 1918. Somme offensive Sept. 27 to Oct. 29, 1918. Served in Belgium and France. Returned to the USA April 18, 1919, and was mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C., April 22, 1919.