Adkinson, Joseph Bernard b. January 4, 1892 d. May 23, 1965 World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during World War I in the United States Army as a Sergeant in Company C, 119th Infantry, 30th Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Bellicourt, France, on September 29, 1918. His citation reads "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...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Salem Associate Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, Salem, Tipton County, Tennessee, USA
b. January 4, 1892 d. May 23, 1965