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U.S. Marine Corps
Mathias, Clarence Edward
Mathias, Clarence Edward
RankSergeant Major
Year of Action1900
Unit/CommandUSS Solace (AH-2)
HometownRoyalton, Pennsylvania
Citation

In the presence of the enemy during the advance on Tientsin, China, 13 July 1900, Mathias distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

Branch: U.S. Marine CorpsYear of Action: 1900

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