James Ernest Karnes
James Ernest Karnes | |
|---|---|
 Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | July 20, 1889 Arlington, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | July 8, 1966 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service number | 1307595 |
| Unit | U.S. 117th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor Silver Star |
James Ernest "Buck" Karnes was a Sergeant in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions near Estrees, France, on October 8, 1918, during World War I.
Biography
James Ernest "Buck" Karnes (July 20, 1889–July 8, 1966), was born in
The Alcoa Highway (U.S. Route 129) bridge over the Tennessee River in Knoxville is named after Karnes.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 117th Infantry, 30th Division. Place and date: Near Estrees, France, October 8, 1918. Entered service at: Knoxville, Tenn. Born: 1889, Arlington, Tenn. G.O. No.: 50, W.D., 1919.
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.
See also
References
- "Regimental History & Lineage - 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment". Archived from the original on 2009-10-27. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
- "East Tennessee Medal of Honor recipients" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 29, 2007. Retrieved September 29, 2010.