U.S. Army
Karnes, James ErnestConflictWorld 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.
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