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Alexander H. Mitchell

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Alexander H. Mitchell

Birth
Perry Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
7 Mar 1913 (aged 72)
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot
Section 3, Site 2515
Memorial ID
7878638 View Source
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Lieutenant in Company A, 105th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Union Army. While leading his men in an attack on Confederate forces at Spotsylvania, Virginia, May 12, 1864, he captured the flag of 18th North Carolina Infantry C.S.A., in a personal encounter with the color bearer. He later rose to the rank of Captain and for his bravery in action, was awarded the Medal of Honor on March 27, 1890.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Lieutenant in Company A, 105th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Union Army. While leading his men in an attack on Confederate forces at Spotsylvania, Virginia, May 12, 1864, he captured the flag of 18th North Carolina Infantry C.S.A., in a personal encounter with the color bearer. He later rose to the rank of Captain and for his bravery in action, was awarded the Medal of Honor on March 27, 1890.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: 19 Sep 2003
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID: 7878638
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7878638/alexander-h-mitchell: accessed ), memorial page for Alexander H. Mitchell (13 Nov 1840–7 Mar 1913), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7878638, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.