2LT William Franklin Mitchell

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2LT William Franklin Mitchell

Birthdate:
Birthplace: United States
Death: December 08, 1944 (25)
Baerendorf, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, France
Place of Burial: Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of John Campbell Mitchell and Private
Brother of Nell Lyle Mitchell; Private; John Campbell Mitchell, Jr and Helen Kelly Kilby

Managed by: Donald Franklin Colvin
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About 2LT William Franklin Mitchell

Awarded the Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 4th Armored Division when he was killed in action during the attack on Baerendorf, Alsace.

General Orders No. 17, Headquarters, 4th Armored Division (1945).

Awarded posthumously.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jan 18 2019, 2:00:26 UTC

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2LT William Franklin Mitchell's Timeline

1918
December 12, 1918
United States
1944
December 8, 1944
Age 25
Baerendorf, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, France
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Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States