Private 1st Class, Co. G, 318th Reg.; of Nash County; born Feb. 23, 1896; son of James R. and Mrs. Vig Lee Wheless. Entered service September, 1917, at Hopewell, Va., from Spring Hope. Sent to Camp Lee, Va. Sailed for France. Went through the engagements without being wounded. Sent to U. S. Hospital No. 45. Died and buried at Aix Les, Baines, France, Jan. 17, 1919, Grave No. 28.
