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Joseph Andrew Mitchell

Joseph Andrew Mitchell
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  • Rank: GUNNER'S MATE FIRST CLASS (HIGHEST RANK: LIEUTENANT)
  • Conflict/Era: CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION (BOXER REBELLION)
  • Unit/Command: U.S.S. NEWARK
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. NAVY
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: JULY 12, 1900
  • Medal of Honor Action Action Place: PEKING, CHINA

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