Born: October 2, 1921
Killed in Action: December 7, 1944 near Differten, Germany.

U.S. Army
Rank: Private
10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division

Prior to entering the Army in February 1944, Pvt. Mathis worked for Solvay in Hopewell.  

At the time of his death, Pvt. Mathis was survived by his wife, Mrs. Doris Watts Mathis, a 2-year old daughter, Judith Lamerie Mathis, his parents, Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Mathis, five brothers and two sisters.

Interment: Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avoid, France