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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Alexander H Mitchell

Details
  • Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Captain)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company A,
    105th Pennsylvania Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 12, 1864
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag of 18th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), in a personal encounter with the color bearer.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Hamilton, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: March 27, 1890
  • Born: November 13, 1840, Perrysville, Allegheny County, PA, United States
  • Died: March 17, 1913
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PMH) (3-2515), Arlington, VA, United States
 

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