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William Mitchell

1888 – 1944

Royal Air Force officer, born 1888

Military officer Black Rod

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About William Mitchell

Lived 1888 – 1944 (aged 56). William Mitchell was a British military officer and black Rod.

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Important facts

Born

8 March 1888, Cumberland

Birth century

19th century

Died

15 August 1944, City of Westminster

Occupation

Military officer, Black Rod

Nationality

United Kingdom

Positions held

Black Rod

Awards

Military Cross; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath; Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Distinguished Service Order; Air Force Cross; Air Force Cross (United Kingdom); Mentioned in Despatches

Also known as

Sir William Gore Sutherland Mitchell, Air Chief Marshal Sir William Gore Sutherland Mitchell, Air Chief Marshal Sir William Mitchell

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Mitchell's

James Whitbread Lee Glaisher

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Mitchell?

Royal Air Force officer, born 1888

When was William Mitchell born?

William Mitchell was born on 8 March 1888 in Cumberland.

When did William Mitchell die?

William Mitchell died on 15 August 1944 in City of Westminster.

What was William Mitchell's occupation?

William Mitchell was a military officer and black Rod.

What nationality was William Mitchell?

William Mitchell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Mitchell

· Wikidata: Q8015681

· DBpedia: William Mitchell (RAF officer)

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