Clarence M. Condon

1875–1916 (age 41)

Military Officer

Biography

Clarence M. Condon embraced the call to military service with a spirited courage that marked his career, and he served in far-flung posts where the demands of leadership rested on men of steady nerve. His friends recalled him for the composure with which he directed others in difficult circumstances and for the patience he showed when guiding younger soldiers.

He now rests at Arlington National Cemetery, where his story of bravery and commitment is held in honor alongside our nation’s finest. The esteem of his comrades lives on in the memory of a soldier who gave his strength selflessly.

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Arlington National Cemetery
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