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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) William Brown Mitchell, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Mitchell distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 1st Infantry Division, and subsequently as Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 5 June 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Mitchell, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) William Brown Mitchell, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Mitchell distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 1st Infantry Division, and subsequently as Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Mitchell, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.