John James Mitchell - Holy Hope Cemetery - Tucson, Arizona
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John J. Mitchell, Medal of Honor recipient during the Indian Wars period
Waymark Code: WM974P
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2010
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Medal of Honor recipient John James Mitchell's grave is located in Tucson's Holy Hope Cemetery. Visiting hours at the cemetery are 6 a.. - 6:30 p.m. You can enter from Prince Rd. or Oracle Rd.
The text on his marker reads:
John James Mitchell
Medal of honor
Corp Co L
8 US CAV
Indian Wars
1846
1898
Full citation:
MITCHELL, JOHN J.
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Hell Canyon, Ariz., 3 July 1869. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: 3 March 1870. Citation: Gallantry in action.
From the Home of Heroes website:
Corporal John Mitchell was one of three members of the 8th U.S. Cavalry cited simply for "gallantry in action" during an engagement with hostile Indian forces at Hell Canyon, Arizona, on July 3, 1869. His two comrades who were also cited in this action were First Sergeant Sanford Bradbury and Corporal Paul Haupt .
Armed Service: Army
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