World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
W. Y. Mitchell, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
House, New Mexico
Honored By
Leon Mitchell
Relationship
Son
WENT INTO FRANCE AND ACROSS SAAR BASIN WITH THE 6TH ARMORED DIVISION. MADE TWO CROSSINGS OF THE RHINE RIVER THEN FOUGHT AT BASTOGNE (BATTLE OF THE BULGE). AWARDED THE SILVER STAR AND TWO PURPLE HEARTS.