About Sgt. John Mitchell
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to First Sergeant John Mitchell, United States Army, for gallantry in engagement with Indians at Upper Washita River, Texas, from 9 to 11 September 1874.
General Orders: Date of Issue: April 23, 1875
Action Date: September 09 - 11, 1874
Service: Army
Rank: First Sergeant
Company: Company I
Division: 5th U.S. Infantry
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he served as a First Sergeant in Company I, 5th Infantry, US Army. While serving an escort for a expedition force at the Upper Washita, Texas, September 9, 1874, First Sergeant Mitchell's supply train was attacked by a large Indian war party. In the following days, he helped repel continuous fire and two major attacks by waves of Indians numbering more than 400 until the relief column arrived. For gallantry in action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 23, 1875.
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Sgt. John Mitchell's Timeline
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1846
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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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| 1904 |
May 1, 1904
Age 58
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San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA
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San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA, San Francisco, CA, United States
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