Dispatches announcing the decoration of Lieut. Clarence J. Primm
of this city, for bravery with the American forces in Russia, say
that the decoration was given Lieut. Primm for daring personal
reconnaissance on Oct. 18, after which he guided attack by French
and American troops and took active part in driving enemy from his
position.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 21, 1919 Page 1
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LIEUT. PRIMM, THIS CITY, WINS NEW DECORATION
Lieut. Clarence J. Primm of this city, serving with the 339th Infantry,
Eighty-fifth division, in Russia, who was recently awarded a decoration
by the French government has just been decorated by the Russian government
for “gallantry in action.” He is one of seven Wisconsin men decorated.
Lieut. Primm, with his command, had been in Russia for some time and will
remain there until ice conditions permit the troops being recalled,
probably next month or the month following.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 26, 1919 Page 1
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[d. 01-11-1957/age 70 yrs./cremains/bur. on Peter Christenson lot]
Dispatches announcing the decoration of Lieut. Clarence J. Primm
of this city, for bravery with the American forces in Russia, say
that the decoration was given Lieut. Primm for daring personal
reconnaissance on Oct. 18, after which he guided attack by French
and American troops and took active part in driving enemy from his
position.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 21, 1919 Page 1
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LIEUT. PRIMM, THIS CITY, WINS NEW DECORATION
Lieut. Clarence J. Primm of this city, serving with the 339th Infantry,
Eighty-fifth division, in Russia, who was recently awarded a decoration
by the French government has just been decorated by the Russian government
for “gallantry in action.” He is one of seven Wisconsin men decorated.
Lieut. Primm, with his command, had been in Russia for some time and will
remain there until ice conditions permit the troops being recalled,
probably next month or the month following.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 26, 1919 Page 1
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[d. 01-11-1957/age 70 yrs./cremains/bur. on Peter Christenson lot]
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