Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
Thomas Mitchell
Details
- Rank: Landsman
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Richmond - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: November 17, 1879
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Shanghai, China
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Richmond, Mitchell rescued from drowning, M.F. Caulan, first class boy, serving with him on the same vessel, at Shanghai, China, 17 November 1879.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1857, New York, NY, United States
- Died: July 18, 1942
- Buried: Long Island National Cemetery (MH) (M-27661), Farmingdale, NY, United States