World War II Honoree

Thomas Bernard Mitchell

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Bladensburg, Maryland

Honored By

Roland L. Mitchell

Relationship

Son

SERVED 1942-1949. 'BRONZE STAR' RECIPIENT BY DISTINGUISHING HIMSELF BY MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT AS COXSWAIN OF A LANDING CRAFT ATTACHED TO A UNITED STATES SHIP (APA 42, USS ELMORE) DURING OPERATIONS AGAINST THE ENEMY IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC AREA. HE CAUSED HIS BOAT TO LAND EFFECTIVE SUPPORT DURING AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULTS, IN THE FACE OF ENEMY FIRE AND UNDER DIFFICULT CONDITIONS. SERVED THROUGH 7 INVASIONS. 'BRONZE STAR' CITATION WAS SIGNED BY T.C. KINKAID, ADMIRAL, U.S. NAVY, COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET.