Regimental number | 5404 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Laura, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Fullarton, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, R Mitchell, Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton Estate, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In an operation near MERRIS on June 28th 1918, Private MITCHELL as company runner carried messages to advancing platoons through heavy enemy machine gun and artillery fire. On 3 occasions he was successful in reaching the foremost positions, carrying three boxes of bombs and delivering his messages. Again on 30th June at the same place he carried bombs through an enemy barrage to a platoon post which the enemy were attempting to raid. He displayed courage and determination throughout the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 92 |