The Museum Center at Five Points in Cleveland, Tenn., has aded a mini-exhibit on Cleveland native Clarence L. Richmond, a World War I hero.
Richmond, who died in 1981, was one of Bradley County’s most highly decorated soldiers. The collection of World War I artifacts donated by his family includes Richmond’s uniform, military medals, photographs and a copy of his war diary.
Richmond enlisted into the Marine Corps in February 1918 at age 23. He was sent to France the following year. He served as a stretcher bearer, carrying the wounded off the battlefield, often under heavy artillery fire. For his heroism along the frontlines, Richmond was promoted from private to corporal and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross and the French Croix de Guerre.
The memorabilia is on view in the main exhibition hall. The museum, 200 E. Inman St., is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, students and groups of 12 or more, free for children under 5. Admission is free to all on the first Saturday of each month.
For more information, call 423-339-5745 or visit www.MuseumCenter.org.
MUSEUMS’ MILITARY SALUTE
Three area museums have been designated Blue Star Museums to offer free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day. The promotion is available to the military ID holder and five immediate family members. It includes active-duty Reserve and active-duty National Guard. The project is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and 650 museums across the nation. The complete list of museums is available at www.arts.gov.
* McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, Athens, Tenn.
* Museum Center at Five Points, Cleveland, Tenn.
* Chieftains Museum, Rome, Ga.