Korean War
| Service # | 85362 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Commander U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | February 1 1953 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Commander Mitcheel was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Commander Mitcheel was the pilot of an AD-4 Skyraider dive bomber with Attack Squadron 125 (923) aboard the carrier USS ORISKANY (CV-34). On February 1, 1953, while on a combat mission over North Korea, his aircraft was struck by anti-aircraft fire and crashed.