Private, 17th Oversea Bty., F. A. R. D.; of Alamance County; son of J. A. and Mrs. E. J. Whitesell. Entered service Aug. 26, 1918, at Elon College, N.C. Sent to Camp Jackson, S. C. Transferred to Camp Hill. Overseas on the Kroonland. Promoted to rank of Corpl. October, 1918. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, Dec. 13, 1918.
I don’t know how but I have his School Math Book from 1908. It has his name handwritten inside and was hoping to connect with living relatives and pass the book along. Email kamsmom40@gmail.com if you know or are a relative.