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U.S. Army
Karnes, James Ernest
Karnes, James Ernest
ConflictWorld War I
Year of Action1918
Unit/CommandCompany D, 117th Infantry, 30th Division
HometownArlington, Tennessee
Citation

During an advance, his company was held up by a machinegun, which was enfilading the line. Accompanied by another soldier, he advanced against this position and succeeded in reducing the nest by killing 3 and capturing 7 of the enemy and their guns.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: World War IYear of Action: 1918

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