b. 1846 Dublin, Ireland. d. 01/05/1904 San Francisco, California.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 09/09/1874 Upper Washita, Texas.
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he served as a First Sergeant in Company I, 5th Infantry, US Army. While serving an escort for a expedition force at the Upper Washita, Texas, September 9, 1874, First Sergeant Mitchell’s supply train was attacked by a large Indian war party. In the following days, he helped repel continuous fire and two major attacks by waves of Indians numbering more than 400 until the relief column arrived. For gallantry in action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 23, 1875.
MOH CITATION:
Gallantry in engagement with Indians.
BURIAL LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL CEMETERY, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
SECTION NAWS, ROW 51, GRAVE 411.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
