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U.S. Army

James Ernest Karnes

ConflictWorld War I

Year of Action1918

Unit/CommandCompany D, 117th Infantry, 30th Division

BirthplaceArlington, 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. Army Conflict: World War I Year of Action: 1918

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