Clarence Milton Drumm was born on October 28, 1889, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Drumm of Bigelow, Kansas. He was a Lieutenant of Company K, 28th Infantry of the regular army. He volunteered soon after war was declared and was sent to France. He was 28 years of age at the time of his death.

Lieutenant Drumm was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by General Pershing, his report said “On May 28, 1918, he bravely led his platoon, through shell and machine gun fire to the 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.

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