William H. Horton Eighth from Wilson County to Fall in Battle, 1918

“The Eighth to Fall,” from the front page of the Sept. 24, 1918 issue of The Wilson Times

THE EIGHTH TO FALL

WILLIAM H. HORTON

Son of

Mrs. Nancy J. Horton

Residing on Route 3

Walstonburg, Wilson County

Was Killed in Action

He gave his life for freedom, humanity and righteousness