United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
James E. Karnes
1889 – 1966
James E. Karnes served the U.S. Army. James was 76 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
8 October 1918 · Near Estrees, France · Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 117th Infantry, 30th Division.
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.
50, W.D., 1919.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
50, W.D., 1919.
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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