In 1918 Ed Carr found himself back in khaki preparing "chow" for doughboys.

Edward Henry Carr was born April 2, 1888, in Santa Cruz, California, to Fred and Ellen Carr. Fred spent his formative years in the family home with brothers Fred Jr. and Victor. He briefly attended a local grammar school before transferring into Christian Brothers parochial school. After completing his formal education, Carr was employed by the California Powder Company in Santa Cruz before moving to Placer County California. There he used his experience in the powder business to obtain employment with the Grant Powder Company at Clipper Gap.

In 1913 Edward Carr joined the US Army and was sent to the Philippine Islands where he served as a cook for two years. Following his discharge, he returned to Santa Cruz and worked as a dairyman on the Wilder Ranch.

In March 1918 Carr, who was described as being tall and slender with brown eyes and brown hair, reported to the local draft board and re-enlisted as a cook. He was assigned to an aviation company at Kelly Field, Texas and left Santa Cruz on March 18. Private Carr had barely settled in to his new location when he was stricken with a severe cold followed by a cough that would not leave. The doctors at Camp Kelly finally released Ed from active duty and sent him home to Santa Cruz to recuperate.

When he arrived home, his mother obtained the best medical assistance locally available and personally nursed him for several months. On Sunday October 26, 1918, all her efforts failed and Private Edward H. Carr died. Following his funeral Edward Carr was buried at the Santa Cruz Memorial Park.

(WWIDR; SCSn October 29, 1918 4:5)