Sergt., A. S. M. T. C., Co. D; of Halifax County; son of F. J. and M. E. Bound. Husband of Mrs. Marjorie H. Bound. Entered service Aug. 8, 1918, at Weldon, N.C. Sent to Camp Wadsworth. Transferred to Camp Upton. Sailed for France Sept. 21, 1918. Fought at Argonne Forest. Returned to USA March 22, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Gordon, Ga., April 11, 1919.
In “History of Jefferson County, Oklahoma,” Jim M. Dyer provides a comprehensive account of the development and heritage of Jefferson County within the broader context of Oklahoma’s growth since its inception as a state in the Union. This work is particularly significant as it commemorates Oklahoma’s Semi-Centennial, marking fifty years of statehood filled with rich productivity and development. Dyer’s exploration is driven by a multifaceted purpose: to celebrate the state’s achievements, to preserve the memory of Jefferson County’s “birth and growth” for future generations, and to honor the pioneers whose resilience and dedication laid the foundations for the county’s prosperity.