Gunner's Mate First Class Joseph Andrew Mitchell, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on July 12, 1900 in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Newark. Mitchell was 23 years old.
He later rose to the rank of Lieutenant.
Mitchell was born on November 27, 1876 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. His Medal of Honor is credited to Pennsylvania. Mitchell died on June 9, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the age of 48. He is buried at St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Mitchell is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 380 credited to Pennsylvania.
Official Medal of Honor citation
In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 12 July 1900, Mitchell distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Places
- Born: Philadelphia — map
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Timeline
- November 27, 1876Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- July 12, 1900Act of valor — Peking, ChinaAge 23. U.S.S. Newark
- June 9, 1925Died in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAge 48.
- Resting placeSt. Paul's Catholic CemeteryPortsmouth, Virginia
Biography
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.
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