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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

John Mitchell

Details
  • Rank: First Sergeant (Highest Rank: Ordnance Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company I,
    5th U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 9, 1874
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Upper Washita, Texas, USA
Citation
Gallantry in engagement with Indians.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: April 23, 1875
  • Born: 1846, County Tyrone, Ireland
  • Died: May 1, 1904
  • Buried: San Francisco National Cemetery (MH) NAWS-411-Row 51), San Francisco, AZ, United States
 

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