Yeoman, 3rd class, U. S. N. R. F.; son of C. H. and Lizzie Boyst; of Guilford County. Entered service June 15, 1918, at Raleigh, N.C. Sent to Opr. Base, Va. Transferred to U. S. S. “Indiana,” then to Bay Ridge, N. Y., then to U. S. S. “Siboney.” Sailed for France April 15, 1919. Promoted to Yeoman Feb. 3, 1919. Was on transport duty; made seven trips across to France. Returned to USA Sept. 2, 1919. Mustered out at Opr. Base, Va. Released Sept. 19, 1919.