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U.S. Navy
Mitchell, Thomas
Mitchell, Thomas
Year of Action1879
Unit/CommandUSS Richmond
HometownNew York, New York
Citation

Serving on board the USS Richmond, Mitchell rescued from drowning, M. F. Caulan, first class boy, serving with him on the same vessel, at Shanghai, China, 17 November 1879.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1879

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