Thomas Mitchell (Medal of Honor)
Thomas Mitchell (1857 – July 18, 1942) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Thomas Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1857 New York City |
| Died | July 18, 1942 (aged 84–85) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Landsman |
| Unit | USS Richmond |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Born in 1857 in New York, New York, Mitchell joined the Navy from that state. By November 17, 1879, he was serving as a landsman on the USS Richmond at Shanghai, China. On that day, he rescued a shipmate, First Class Boy M. F. Caulan, from drowning. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor five years later, on October 18, 1884.[1]
Mitchell's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Richmond, Mitchell rescued from drowning, M. F. Caulan, first class boy, serving with him on the same vessel, at Shanghai, China, 17 November 1879.[1]
Mitchell left the Navy while still a landsman. He died on July 18, 1942, at age 84 or 85 and was buried at Long Island National Cemetery in Suffolk County, New York.[2]
References
- "Medal of Honor recipients - Interim Awards, 1871–1898". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 5, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
- "Thomas Mitchell". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. June 21, 2000. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
External links
- "Thomas Mitchell". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 27, 2010.