Son of Frank Henry Mitchell and Anna Blanche Gunter.
He was the recipient of the Silver Star and Purple heart which he was awarded while serving with the Headquarters Company, 80th Infantry Division:
"General Orders #14, January 14, 1945:
Frank W Mitchell, 38231890, Pvt, Inf Army of the United States. For gallantry in action in France on 4 December, 1944, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States. On 4 December 1944, in an assualt on the enemy, the platoon in which Pvt Mitchell served as a rifleman was temporarily delayed by intense fire from an enemy machine gun. With utter disregard for his own safety, Pvt Mitchell, in company with his platoon leader, advanced under heavy fire across exposed terrain to attack the enemy position, both suffering severe wounds from the enemy fire. Despite his wounds, Pvt Mitchell carried his injured platoon leader to a small defilade to administer aid and care for him. The courage, agressiveness, and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Pvt Mitchell are commensurate with the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States. Entered the service from Texas."
He was the recipient of the Silver Star and Purple heart which he was awarded while serving with the Headquarters Company, 80th Infantry Division:
"General Orders #14, January 14, 1945:
Frank W Mitchell, 38231890, Pvt, Inf Army of the United States. For gallantry in action in France on 4 December, 1944, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States. On 4 December 1944, in an assualt on the enemy, the platoon in which Pvt Mitchell served as a rifleman was temporarily delayed by intense fire from an enemy machine gun. With utter disregard for his own safety, Pvt Mitchell, in company with his platoon leader, advanced under heavy fire across exposed terrain to attack the enemy position, both suffering severe wounds from the enemy fire. Despite his wounds, Pvt Mitchell carried his injured platoon leader to a small defilade to administer aid and care for him. The courage, agressiveness, and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Pvt Mitchell are commensurate with the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States. Entered the service from Texas."
Son of Frank Henry Mitchell and Anna Blanche Gunter.
He was the recipient of the Silver Star and Purple heart which he was awarded while serving with the Headquarters Company, 80th Infantry Division:
"General Orders #14, January 14, 1945:
Frank W Mitchell, 38231890, Pvt, Inf Army of the United States. For gallantry in action in France on 4 December, 1944, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States. On 4 December 1944, in an assualt on the enemy, the platoon in which Pvt Mitchell served as a rifleman was temporarily delayed by intense fire from an enemy machine gun. With utter disregard for his own safety, Pvt Mitchell, in company with his platoon leader, advanced under heavy fire across exposed terrain to attack the enemy position, both suffering severe wounds from the enemy fire. Despite his wounds, Pvt Mitchell carried his injured platoon leader to a small defilade to administer aid and care for him. The courage, agressiveness, and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Pvt Mitchell are commensurate with the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States. Entered the service from Texas."
He was the recipient of the Silver Star and Purple heart which he was awarded while serving with the Headquarters Company, 80th Infantry Division:
"General Orders #14, January 14, 1945:
Frank W Mitchell, 38231890, Pvt, Inf Army of the United States. For gallantry in action in France on 4 December, 1944, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States. On 4 December 1944, in an assualt on the enemy, the platoon in which Pvt Mitchell served as a rifleman was temporarily delayed by intense fire from an enemy machine gun. With utter disregard for his own safety, Pvt Mitchell, in company with his platoon leader, advanced under heavy fire across exposed terrain to attack the enemy position, both suffering severe wounds from the enemy fire. Despite his wounds, Pvt Mitchell carried his injured platoon leader to a small defilade to administer aid and care for him. The courage, agressiveness, and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Pvt Mitchell are commensurate with the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States. Entered the service from Texas."
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
