Lt., U. S. N. R. F.; of Craven County; son of Walter and Mrs. Florence Fulford. Husband of Mrs. Miriam Fulford. Entered service July 4, 1917, at New Bern, N.C. Sent to St. Helena, Va. Transferred to U. S. S. “Alabama,” then to U. S. S. “Wyoming.” Sailed for St. Nazaire, France. Detached from the “Alabama” to the U. S. S. “Henly” from the “Henly” back to the Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa., in charge of submarine installation. Was taken sick Oct. 27, 1917, was stationed at Navy Yards at Philadelphia, Pa.; detached June, 1918, to U. S. S. “Iowa” as chief engineer. Released from active duty. Returned to USA Oct. 27, 1918.
