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William
Lemuel
Mitchell
1897-12-06

–

1974-02-10

Born:

Mandeville

, 

Louisiana

Home:

Columbia

, 

Mississippi

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

William Mitchell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1920. He retired with disability in 1960 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    Army Ground Forces

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) William Lemuel Mitchell, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with Headquarters, Army Ground Forces, from 1942 to 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General;

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1951
    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 454 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General; William Lemuel Mitchell, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Assistant Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1951. Brigadier General Mitchell’s keen insight and calm demeanor inspired those around him to maximum effort and were decisive factors in enabling the battalion, with minimum casualties, to drive the enemy from a commanding objective. His valorous leadership and notable military ability are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General;

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1951
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General; William Lemuel Mitchell, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea, in 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Mitchell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.