U.S. Army
Mitchell, Alexander H.ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany A, 105th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownPerrysville, Pennsylvania
Citation
Capture of flag of 18th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), in a personal encounter with the color bearer.
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