Joseph B. Adkison

Joseph B. Adkison
Medal of Honor recipient
Born(1892-01-04)January 4, 1892
Egypt, Tipton County, Tennessee, US
DiedMay 23, 1965(1965-05-23) (aged 73)
Atoka, Tennessee, US
Place of burial
Salem Cemetery, close to the Town of Atoka, Tennessee
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1917-1921
RankSergeant
Service number1315019
Unit 119th Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars
Awards Medal of Honor

Silver Star

Purple Heart

Joseph Bernard Adkison (January 4, 1892 – May 23, 1965) was an American soldier serving in the U.S. Army during World War I who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.