Matthew Bennett Juan (April 22, 1892 – May 28, 1918), sometimes spelled Mathew, was a Native American hero of World War I who died in the Battle of Cantigny.

Matthew grew up in the small agricultural town of Sacaton, Arizona (also the capital of the Gila River Indian Community).

[1] In June 1917 Juan registered his Selective Service Card with the local draft board in Wichita Falls, Texas.

It was the first American offensive against German-occupied territory in World War I. Juan was killed from enemy machine gun fire while advancing on the German stronghold.

His remains were delivered to the Fisher Funeral Home in Casa Grande, Arizona where preparations were made for the final burial at the C.H.