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Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
Thomas Mitchell
Details
- Rank: Landsman
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Richmond - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: November 17, 1879
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Shanghai, China
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Richmond, Mitchell rescued from drowning, M.F. Caulan, first class boy, serving with him on the same vessel, at Shanghai, China, 17 November 1879.
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Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1857, New York, NY, United States
- Died: July 18, 1942
- Buried: Long Island National Cemetery (MH) (M-27661), Farmingdale, NY, United States