Joseph Bernard Adkison - Salem, TN
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Don.Morfe
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World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Bellcourt, France on September 29, 1918. He is buried in Salem Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Salem, TN in Section B, Row 10, Lot 20A.
Waymark Code: WMWMYH
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2017
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He was born on Jan 4, 1892 at Egypt TN and died on May 23, 1965 in Atoka TN. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ADKINSON, JOSEPH B.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 119th Infantry, 30th Division
• Place and date: Near Bellicourt, France, 29 September 1918
• Entered service at: Memphis, Tenn
• G.O. No.: 59, W.D., 1919
Citation: When murderous machinegun fire at a range of 50 yards had made it impossible for his platoon to advance, and had caused the platoon to take cover Sgt. Adkinson alone, with the greatest intrepidity, rushed across the 50 yards of open ground directly into the face of the hostile machinegun kicked the gun from the parapet into the enemy trench, and at the point of the bayonet captured the 3 men manning the gun. The gallantry and quick decision of this soldier enabled the platoon to resume its advance.
Armed Service: Army
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