Tribute to Private Albert Ayscue, Whose Death in France Was a Great Loss, July 1919

From The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., July 18, 1919. If you can find a copy of this newspaper, you can see a nice photo of Private Ayscue on the front page.

Private Albert G. Ayscue

Private Albert G. Ayscue was the son of the late Joseph J. Ayscue of Alert, Franklin County, N.C., who gave his life in France October 10^th, 1918. Private Albert Ayscue was born in Franklin County near Alert July 27^th, 1889 and lived there with his people until he reached the age of 21, which afterwards worked for wages around Alert, while he was working with Mr. R.T. Tharrington of Alert post office at the time he received his call. 

Albert was a man of unusual ambition. He was industrious and a boy of great success to his country. He lived a quiet, sober life and his daily walk was that of a true gentleman. He was useful to his country. He united with Mountain Grove Baptist church about 10 years ago, which he was a faithful Christian until he was called away and a faithful scholar in his Sunday School at Mountain Grove. 

He went to camp Jackson, Columbia, S.C., where he completed his training for overseas duty and in May, 1918, he sailed for France, where he went in regular service. He was in several hard battles and went over the top several times. He was a brave soldier and died a noble death in that unknown country. His death was a great loss in his home and his country. 

He leaves an aged mother, four sisters and four brothers and lots of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. All who knew him loved him and we hope he is now resting in that great and unknown place of rest. May the Lord guide and comfort the bereaved mother, sisters and brothers to prepare to meet him where there will be no parting for ever more.

--A Friend