Clarence E. Sutton, VMI Class of 1890

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps.
Born: 18 February 1871, Middlesex County, Va.
Accredited to: Washington, D.C. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

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.

No photograph available.

Return to VMI Medal of Honor Recipients