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U.S. Navy
Mitchell, Joseph Andrew
Mitchell, Joseph Andrew
RankLieutenant
Year of Action1900
Unit/CommandUSS Newark (C-1)
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation

In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 12 July 1900, Mitchell distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1900

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