b. 27/11/1876 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. d. 09/06/1925 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 12/07/1900 Peking, China.
Boxer Rebellion Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Gunner’s Mate First Class assigned to the USS Newark.
MOH CITATION:
In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 12 July 1900, Mitchell distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
BURIAL LOCATION: ST PAUL’S CATHOLIC CEMETERY, PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA.
SECTION E1, LOT 4 (BOURKE LOT).
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
