World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ralph Johnson Mitchell
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
New Britain, Connecticut
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Served as director of Marine Corps Aviation and commanding officer of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Participated in the Solomon Islands campaign, Bombing of Rabaul, Bougainville Campaign, and the Philippine Islands Campaign. Received the Legion of Merit with Gold Star, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, American Campaign, WWII Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three service stars, American Defense Service Medal with Base Clasp, Philippine Liberation Medal with two stars, and Companion of Most Honourable Military order of the Bath.