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Ensign George R. Mitchell (NSN: 0-97750), United States Naval Reserve, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while in captivity.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Division:

    U.S.S. Pigeon (AM-47)

    Action Date:

    December 7, 1941 – January 7, 1942

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign George R. Mitchell (NSN: 0-97750), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on board the Minesweeper U.S.S. PIGEON (AM-47), in combat with the enemy during the period from 7 December 1941 to 7 January 1942, in the Philippine Islands. While exposed to frequent horizontal and dive bombing attacks by enemy Japanese air forces, Ensign Mitchell participated in operations of strategic importance involving hazardous missions such as to reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service.