John James Mitchell, CPL

The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

MITCHELL, JOHN J.

Rank and Organization: Corporal, Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry. Place and Date: At Hell Canyon, Ariz., 3 July 1869. Birth: Ireland. Date of Issue: 3 March 1870. Corporal, Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry. Place and Date: At Hell Canyon, Ariz., 3 July 1869. Birth: Ireland. Date of Issue: 3 March 1870.

Citation:

Gallantry in action.