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