Joseph A. Karnes *
Corporal Joseph Albert Karnes
Corporal Joseph Albert Karnes
He was born May 15, 1894 in Hillville, Pennsylvania and passed
He was born May 15, 1894 in Hillville, Pennsylvania and passed
away August 30, 1974 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania.
away August 30, 1974 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania.
That was located in Armstrong County.
That was located in Armstrong County.
He was a Corporal in Company A, 320th infantry.
He was a Corporal in Company A, 320th infantry.
Karnes was the same age as when he was drafted, at
Karnes was the same age as when he was drafted, at
the age of 23.
the age of 23.
Joseph had no previous military experience before
Joseph had no previous military experience before
being drafted. Before being drafted, he was a coal miner.
being drafted. Before being drafted, he was a coal miner.
No family background or civilian school was found.
No family background or civilian school was found.
