Clarence Edward Mathias Explained

Clarence Edward Mathias
Birth Date:12 December 1876
Birth Place:Royalton, Pennsylvania, US
Placeofburial:Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance: United States
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:1899–1923
Rank:Sergeant Major
Battles: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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: February 5, 2010 . Mathias, Clarence Edward . Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) . .
  2. https://ancexplorer.army.mil/publicwmv/#/arlington-national/search/results/1/CgdtYXRoaWFzEghjbGFyZW5jZQ--/ Burial Detail: Mathias, Clarence Edward