Clarence Edward Mathias
Born: December 12, 1876 at Royalton, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Royalton, Pennsylvania
Medal of Honor
U.S. Marine Corps
China Relief Expedition
War Department, General Orders No. 84, March 22, 1902
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Clarence Edward Mathias, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 1st Regiment (Marines), in action in the presence of the enemy during the advance on Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900. Private Mathias distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
