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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps

Clarence Edward Mathias

Details
  • Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant Major)
  • Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Solace
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 13, 1900
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Tientsin, China
Citation
In the presence of the enemy during the advance on Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Mathias distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Medal of Honor Recipient Clarence E. Mathias
Medal of Honor Recipient Clarence E. Mathias
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: December 12, 1876, Royalton, Dauphin County, PA, United States
  • Died: December 9, 1935
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (6-8681), Arlington, VA, United States
 

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