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American sailor, recipient of the Medal of Honor
Joseph Mitchell (Medal of Honor)
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American sailor, recipient of the Medal of Honor
A.K.A.
Joseph Andrew Mitchell
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Philadelphia
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48 years
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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.
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.
He died June 9, 1925, and is buried in Saint Pauls Cemetery
Portsmouth, Virginia.
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.
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