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Navy Federal Credit Union
Harris
Edlow
Mitchell
November 14, 1922

–

May 2, 2006

Born:

Richmond

, 

Texas

Home:

Huntsville

, 

Texas

Harris Mitchell became a World War II Navy DOUBLE ACE, credited with shooting down ten enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Harris Edlow Mitchell, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against the enemy as a Fighter Pilot during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Harris Edlow Mitchell, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against the enemy as a Fighter Pilot during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Harris Edlow Mitchell, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against the enemy as a Fighter Pilot during World War II.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Harris Edlow Mitchell, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as a Fighter Pilot during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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 Naval Service.