Background
Meyer, John Diedrich Ernest was born on August 27, 1890 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of J. D. Ernest and Mary R. S. (Reils) Meyer.
Meyer, John Diedrich Ernest was born on August 27, 1890 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of J. D. Ernest and Mary R. S. (Reils) Meyer.
Bachelor of Science, The Citadel, 1912. Bachelor of Laws, University of South Carolina., 1915. Unmarried.
Admitted to South Carolina. bar, 1915, and began practice at Charleston. United State Attorneys Eastern District of South Carolina., by appointment of President Harding, from May 16, 1922. Captain and adjunct 2d South Carolina.
Infantry, Mexican border service, 1916. Major, assistant general staff officer, 30th Division, also 30th Division ammunition officer, American Expeditionary Force, World War. Participated in all engagements of 30th Division.
Member of South Carolina Bar Association. Masons; Moose; Elks. Club: Charleston Rifle.