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James Ernest Karnes

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James Ernest Karnes

Birth
Arlington, Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Death
7 Jul 1966 (aged 76)
Sacramento County, California, USA
Burial
Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Plot
Section 8, Lot 29
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World War I Medal of Honor Recipient. Karnes served as a Sergeant in the United States Army, Company D, 117th Infantry, 30th Division. He was awarded his medal for service Near Estrees, France, on October 8, 1918. His citation reads "During an advance, his company was held up by a machine gun, 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."
World War I Medal of Honor Recipient. Karnes served as a Sergeant in the United States Army, Company D, 117th Infantry, 30th Division. He was awarded his medal for service Near Estrees, France, on October 8, 1918. His citation reads "During an advance, his company was held up by a machine gun, 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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  • Added: Sep 11, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7862436/james_ernest-karnes: accessed ), memorial page for James Ernest Karnes (20 Jul 1889–7 Jul 1966), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7862436, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.