Clarence E. Sutton

Biography

Clarence E. Sutton answered his nation’s call with a determination that reflected the professionalism of the Army officer corps of his time, advancing through the ranks by caring for the troops under his command and mastering the tactics of an evolving military. His career took him to distant posts, yet he remained devoted to the ideals of service, duty, and honor that defined Arlington’s legacy.

In retirement he continued to inspire younger officers with the quiet steadiness of his example, and his final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery commemorates an officer who placed country above self. The men and women who served alongside him remember his integrity and calm judgment.