Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Marine Corps
Clarence Edwin Sutton
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
- Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 13, 1900
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Tientsin, China
Citation
In action during the battle near Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900. Although under heavy fire from the enemy, Sutton assisted in carrying a wounded officer from the field of battle.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Washington, District of Columbia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: February 18, 1871, Urbanna, Middlesex County, VA, United States
- Died: October 9, 1916, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (17-12247), Arlington, VA, United States
- Location of Medal: Marshall Museum, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA