Cook, Inf., Co. A, 41st Div., 161st Reg. Born in Stanly County; son of George and Marie Vallas. Entered the service July 4, 1917, at Greenville, S. C. Went to France Jan. 22, 1918. Promoted to the rank of cook, September, 1917. Returned to the USA Feb. 16, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Lee, Va., March 4, 1919.
