Clarence M. Drumm

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Clarence M. Drumm, United States Army, is cited (Posthumously) by the Commanding General, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Lieutenant Drumm distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 28th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France, 27 to 31 May 1918. Lieutenant Drumm displayed great coolness and bravery; Lieutenant Drumm was killed in action.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clarence M. Drumm, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. Second Lieutenant Drumm bravely led his platoon, through shell and machine-gun fire, to its objective, and fearlessly exposed himself by walking up and down his line to direct and encourage his men. After making certain that they were well cared for and just before it was possible for him to think of himself, he was killed.