Clarence Edward Mathias

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Clarence Edward Mathias
Born(1876-12-12)December 12, 1876
Royalton, Pennsylvania, US
DiedDecember 9, 1935(1935-12-09) (aged 58)
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1899–1923
RankSergeant Major
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor

Clarence E. Mathias (December 12, 1876 – December 9, 1935) was an American Sergeant Major serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography[]

Mathias was born December 12, 1876 in Royalton, Pennsylvania, and after entering the Marine Corps he was sent as a private to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]

He died December 9, 1935 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 6, lot 8681, map grid W/22.[2]

Medal of Honor citation[]

Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 12 December 1876, Royalton, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In the presence of the enemy during the advance on Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Mathias distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Mathias, Clarence Edward". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
  2. ^ Burial Detail: Mathias, Clarence Edward – ANC Explorer

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