Mechanic, Inf., Co. I, 2nd Div., 9th Reg. Born July 16, 1898; son of George W. and Mary Carter, of Franklin County. Entered service Aug. 28, 1916, at Wakefield, N.C. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio. Transferred to Syracuse, N. Y., April, 1917. Transferred to Newport News, Va., September, 1917. On Mexican border and in Mexico with A. E. F. five months. Went from Newport News to Sevier and Camp Jackson, S. C. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C., March 12, 1919.