Joseph Mitchell (Medal of Honor)
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
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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.
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Portsmouth, Virginia, US
United States of AmericaJoseph A. Mitchell | |
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Mitchell firing "The Old International" | |
| Born | November 27, 1876 |
| Died | June 9, 1925 (aged 48) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Place of burial | Saint Pauls Cemetery Portsmouth, Virginia, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Rank | Gunner's Mate First Class |
Conflicts | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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]
