George R. Mitchell

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George R. Mitchell, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 22, 1918. Although wounded, Corporal Mitchell promptly took command of his company after all of its officers had been killed and courageously and successfully led it forward in the advance.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to George R. Mitchell, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 26 July 1944. First Lieutenant Mitchell’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 2d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to George R. Mitchell (0-097750), Ensign, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on board the Minesweeper U.S.S. PIGEON (AM-47), in action against the enemy from 7 December 1941 to 7 January 1942, in the Philippine Islands. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.