| Clarence Edward Mathias | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1876 |
| Died | December 9, 1935 (aged 58) |
| Place of birth | Royalton, Pennsylvania |
| 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.
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.[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[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Clarence Edward Mathias". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22787. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
External links[]
- "Clarence Edward Mathias". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=503. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
- "Arlington Cemetery website". http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/cemathia.htm. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
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