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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) - U.S. Navy

Joseph Andrew Mitchell

Details
  • Rank: Gunner's Mate First Class (Highest Rank: Lieutenant)
  • Conflict/Era: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Newark
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 12, 1900
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Peking, China
Citation
In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 12 July 1900, Mitchell distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: November 27, 1876, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, United States
  • Died: June 9, 1925, Philadelphia, PA, United States
  • Buried: St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery (MH), Portsmouth, VA, United States
 

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