Clarence Edward Mathias
Clarence Edward Mathias | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1876 Royalton, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | December 9, 1935 (aged 58) |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1899–1923 |
| Rank | Sergeant Major |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal 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[]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Burial Detail: Mathias, Clarence Edward – ANC Explorer
External links[]
- "Clarence Edward Mathias". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
- Clarence Edward Mathias, ArlingtonCemetery•net, an unofficial website
- 1876 births
- 1935 deaths
- United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Marines
- American military personnel of the Boxer Rebellion
- People from Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- Boxer Rebellion recipients of the Medal of Honor