Clyde W. Bell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Bell of Barry, Texas.  He was born in Barry, Navarro County, August 8, 1893, where he was educated in the public schools.  April 21, 1917, he entered the service with Troop H, 1st United States Cavalry, and sent to Calexico, California, for training.  He remained at this place for some time and showed good ability.  Later was transferred to the Radio Signal Corps, and is now stationed at Fort Gibbon, Alaska.  Following the signing of the armistice he did not sever his connection with the Government, but is still in the service.

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