Clarence Edward Mathias

Clarence Edward Mathias
Born December 12, 1876(1876-12-12)
Royalton, Pennsylvania
Died December 9, 1935(1935-12-09) (aged 58)
Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch 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.

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Biography

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

He died December 9, 1935 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia.[2] 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

Biography portal
United States Marine Corps portal

References

  1. ^ a b "MATHIAS, CLARENCE EDWARD". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/chinare.html. Retrieved February 5, 2010. 
  2. ^ a b "Clarence Edward Mathias". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=22787. Retrieved February 5, 2010. 

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