Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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