Joseph Mitchell (Medal of Honor) explained

Joseph A. Mitchell
Birth Date:27 November 1876
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Placeofburial:Saint Pauls Cemetery
Portsmouth, Virginia, US
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Branch:United States Navy
Rank:Gunner's Mate First Class
Battles:Boxer Rebellion
Awards:Medal of Honor

Joseph Andrew Mitchell (November 27, 1876 – June 9, 1925) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Mitchell was born November 27, 1876, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Gunner's Mate First Class to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]

He died June 9, 1925.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 27 November 1876, Philadelphia, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 12 July 1900, Mitchell distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: January 31, 2010 . MITCHELL, JOSEPH . Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) . .