He was the recipient of the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross for valor in action during WWI.
Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Private James R. Brummett (MCSN: 89053), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12 - 16, 1918. By effective use of an automatic rifle, Private Brummett defended the left flank of his platoon, thereby preventing the enemy from reaching the rear of his lines. On several
other occasions, he volunteered and carried messages through terrific bombardment.
Action Date: September 12 - 16, 1918
He was the recipient of the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross for valor in action during WWI.
Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Private James R. Brummett (MCSN: 89053), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary
heroism while serving with the 81st Company, 6th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near Thiaucourt, France, September 12 - 16, 1918. By effective use of an automatic rifle, Private Brummett defended the left flank of his platoon, thereby preventing the enemy from reaching the rear of his lines. On several
other occasions, he volunteered and carried messages through terrific bombardment.
Action Date: September 12 - 16, 1918
Family Members
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George Edgar Brummett
1921–1980
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James Franklin Brummett
1922–2002
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Lee Vert Brummett
1924–1993
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Walter Beacon Brummett
1926–1991
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Kenneth Irby "Kenny" Brummett
1930–2007
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Phillip Eugene Brummett Sr
1933–1991
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Lillie Ann Brummett Blum
1935–2006
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Vera Mae Brummett
1938–1986
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Betty Jane Brummett Minchew
1941–2004
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