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 John Mitchell - San Francisco National Cemetery Posted by:  DougK
N 37° 48.038 W 122° 27.904
10S E 547092 N 4183829
John Mitchell (1846- May 1, 1904) was born in Dublin, Ireland and served as a First Sergeant in Company I, 5th Infantry, US Army. For gallantry in action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 23, 1875.
Waymark Code: WMX274
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2017
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John Mitchell
is one of thirty-seven Medal of Honor recipients buried at the San Francisco National Cemetery.
From Find-A-Grave:
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.
Mitchell died May 1, 1904 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California. His grave can be found in section NAWS, grave 411.
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This headstone is located in Section NAWS, Grave 411.
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Mitchell's citation states:
Medal of Honor citation:
Awarded for actions during the Indian Campaigns
Citation:
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. - Date of Issue: April 23, 1875
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Armed Service: Army
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