John Mitchell
Born: 1846 at Dublin, Ireland
Home Town: Peoria, Illinois
RELATED HEROES STORIES
Medal of Honor
American Indian Wars
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: April 23, 1875
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.