Private First Class Clyde Wilbert Brummett was born on May 29, 1923. He was the son of Boman Brummett and Sarah Galbraith Brummett. He enlisted in the military on January 8, 1943. He was killed in action on September 21, 1944 and is buried in Sunset Cemetery in Clinton.

The Knoxville Journal, Dec. 1, 1948
Pfc. Clyde W. Brummett, age 21, was killed in action in France, Sept. 21, 1944. He served 21 months with the 35th Division; member of New Hope Baptist Church of Anderson County. Upon arrival, the body will be taken from Holly Funeral Home tot he home of his father, Bowman Brummett, Route 2, Clinton.

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 29 May 1923
  • Date of death: 21 September 1944
  • County: Anderson
  • Hometown: Oliver Springs
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 35th Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Sunset Cemetery, Clinton, Anderson County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar VI, Top Panel
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