Clarence Edward Mathias
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
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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 | |
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| Born | December 12, 1876 |
| Died | December 9, 1935 (aged 58) |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1899–1923 |
| Rank | Sergeant Major |
| Conflicts | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal 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]
