About Joseph Mitchell
Lived 1876 – 1925 (aged 48). Joseph Mitchell was an American sailor.
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.
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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Who was Joseph Mitchell?
American sailor, recipient of the Medal of Honor
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Joseph Mitchell was born on 27 November 1876 in Philadelphia.
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Joseph Mitchell died on 9 June 1925.
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Joseph Mitchell was a sailor.
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Joseph Mitchell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph Mitchell (Medal of Honor)
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