John Andrew Barnes III
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John Andrew Barnes III （April 16, 1945 – November 12, 1967） was a soldier of the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Dak To.
Adopted as a child, Barnes joined the army after graduating from Dedham High School in 1964.
After serving in the Dominican Civil War and completing a tour of duty in Vietnam, he volunteered to go back to the war.
During his second tour, his unit came under attack during the Battle of Dak To.
He was killed when he jumped on a grenade to save the lives of wounded comrades.
For "conspicuous gallantry" that was "above and beyond the call of duty", Barnes received the Medal of Honor.
Barnes was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 16, 1945.
When he was two years old, he was adopted by John A. Barnes, Jr. and his wife, Katherine （née Hermes）.
Their 18-year-old daughter, Carson, was a freshman in college at the time.
From a young age, Barnes expressed an interest in joining the Army.
As a child Barnes lived in Belmont before moving to Dedham during his sophomore year of high school.
He wanted to leave Dedham High School early to become a Marine aviator, but his parents talked him into finishing.
He graduated in 1964.
He was described by his sister as "an average student, quiet, and shy," as well as "very dedicated, very patriotic." While in high school, he served in the Civil Air Patrol and drilled at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station.
Shortly after graduating from Dedham High School Barnes enlisted in the United States Army an...