Yavapai County AZ Archives Military Records.....Mitchell, Edward J. 1918
WWI 363d Infantry
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation
  Edward J. Mitchell, captain, 363d Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, September 20, 1918. Leading a
platoon in advance of other troops, he encountered and captured 3 German 155's,
which were in operation, also taking 6 officers and about 425 men. During the
night he organized troops from his own and other divisions and established a
formidable piece of front line. Residence at appointment: 314 Congress Avenue,
Prescott, Ariz.

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CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
AND THE
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
ISSUED BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT
Since April 6, 1917
Up to and including
General Orders, No. 126, War Department, November 11, 1919

COMPILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1920


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