While Peace Nears, The Fighting Continues and Two More North Carolina Sons Die, 1918

From the Hickory Daily Record, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1918

John C. Laney Is Killed in Action

Mr. and Mrs. John S. Laney of Rhodhiss have received official word of the death of their son, Private John C. Laney, Co. A, 119^th infantry, who was killed in action on September 29. He had been in service since September, 1917.

Mr. Laney was 22 years of age. Just before the war he underwent an operation to remove a physical defect so that he could enter the service. He was a fine young man and had the proper spirit.

All those who knew the young man speak of his grit and worth, and there is genuine sorrow at his death. Is probably was in the big fight in which other North Carolina boys participated.

Capt. B.F. Dixon Killed In Action

Captain B.F. Dixon of Raleigh, who commanded the Asheboro company, was killed in the charge with the 30^th division when the Hindenburg line was broken by Anglo-American troops. Captain Dixon was wounded but kept going until a fatal shot hit him. He encouraged his men to the last.