Francis E. Liles

1st Lt., Bty. C, 30th Div., 113th F. A. Born in Anson County; the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Liles. Entered the service March, 1917, at Lilesville, N.C. Was sent to Ft. Oglethorpe and from there to Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed for France May 26, 1918. Returned to USA Oct., 1918. Was transferred as instructor to Bty. 40, F. A. Mustered out Feb. 8, 1919. Promoted to Sergt. at Sevier, then to 2nd Lt. April, 1918, at Camp Custer; to 1st Lt. Oct., 1918.

Biographical Sketch of Hugh Liles

Hugh Liles and his wife and children, whose names were Robert, Polly, William, James, Elizabeth, Sally, and Ann settled in (now) Warren County in the year 1809. Robert, the eldest son, married Polly Walker, and settled in Audrain County, Mo. Polly married Joshua James, and settled in Warren County. Sally married James Kennedy. Ann married a German. Hugh Liles was a great hunter, and belonged to the rangers.