Joseph Mitchell (Medal of Honor)

This article is about the Medal of Honor recipient. For other people with the same name, see Joseph Mitchell.
Joseph A. Mitchell
Mitchell firing "The Old International"
Born(1876-11-27)November 27, 1876
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
DiedJune 9, 1925(1925-06-09) (aged 48)
Place of burial
Saint Pauls Cemetery
Portsmouth, Virginia, US
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branchUnited States Navy
RankGunner's Mate First Class
Battles / warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal 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

References

  1. ^ a b "MITCHELL, JOSEPH". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on January 26, 2010. Retrieved January 31, 2010.

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