Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
World War I - U.S. Army
James Ernest Karnes
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: World War I
- Unit/Command:
Company D, 117th Infantry,
30th Division - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 8, 1918
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near Estrees, France
Citation
During the 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 three and capturing seven of the enemy and their guns.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: July 20, 1889, Arlington, Shelby County, TN, United States
- Died: July 8, 1966, Knoxville, TN, United States
- Buried: Greenwood Cemetery (MH) (8-2-9) , Knoxville, TN, United States