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U.S. Marine Corps

Clarence Edwin Sutton

ConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)

RankFirst Sergeant

Year of Action1900

BirthplaceUrbanna, Virginia

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.

Branch: U.S. Marine Corps Conflict: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)Year of Action: 1900

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