Clarence Edward Mathias – Sergeant Major, United States Marine Corps

Born at Royalton, Pennsylvania, on December 12, 1876, he was a career Marine Non-Commissioned Officer who was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Private in the Marine Corps and while serving in the Boxer Rebellion in Tientsin, China, on July 13, 1900.

He died on December 9, 1933 and was buried in Section 6 of Arlington National Cemetery.

MATHIAS, BLANCHE ESTELLE W/O CLARENCE E

  • DATE OF DEATH: 03/25/1933
  • DATE OF INTERMENT: 03/29/1933
  • BURIED AT: SECTION G
    ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
  • WIFE OF CE MATHIAS – SGTMAJOR MARINE CORP

MATHIAS, CLARENCE EDWARD

Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 12 December 1876, Royalton, Pennsylvania. 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.

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