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John
William
Barnes

Born:

Washington

, 

D.C.

John Barnes graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of January 1943.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    379th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    95th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Infantry) John William Barnes (ASN: 0-25768), United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 379th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division, during World War II.