b. 12/12/1876 Royalton, Pennsylvania. d. 09/12/1935 ?
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 13/07/1900 Tientsin, China.
Clarence E Mathias MOH
Boxer Rebellion Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Royalton, Pennsylvania, he served as a Private, in the U.S. Marine Corps. During the advance on Tientsin, China, July 13, 1900, Private Mathias distinguished himself in a major engagement holding off enemy troops until reinforced. For meritorious conduct, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on July 19, 1901 and later achieved the rank of Sergeant Major.
MOH CITATION:
In the presence of the enemy during the advance on Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Mathias distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
BURIAL LOCATION: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
SECTION 6, GRAVE 8681-SS
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
