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Thomas Mitchell

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Thomas Mitchell

Birth
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Death
18 Jul 1942 (aged 85)
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Burial
East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Plot
Section M, Site 27661
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US Navy Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in New York City, New York, he served as a Landsman in the United States Navy. On November 17, 1879, while serving on board the U.S.S. Richmond at Shanghai, China, Landsman Michell rescued a fellow shipmate from drowning after he fell into the sea. For bravery without regard for his own safety, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 18, 1884.
US Navy Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in New York City, New York, he served as a Landsman in the United States Navy. On November 17, 1879, while serving on board the U.S.S. Richmond at Shanghai, China, Landsman Michell rescued a fellow shipmate from drowning after he fell into the sea. For bravery without regard for his own safety, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 18, 1884.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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THOMAS
MITCHELL
MEDAL OF HONOR
LANDSMAN
US NAVY
USS RICHMOND
JUL 18 1942
M 27661
NEW YORK

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Added: Jun 20, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10076/thomas-mitchell: accessed ), memorial page for Thomas Mitchell (6 Jul 1857–18 Jul 1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10076, citing Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.