Clarence Edward Mathias

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.

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

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. "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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