The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

MITCHELL, JOSEPH

Rank and Organization: Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 27 November 1876, Philadelphia, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G. O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 12 July 1900, Mitchell distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.