Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 7 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

July 25th, 1941

Citation:
"One night in June 1941, this airman was the rear gunner of an aircraft which was detailed to attack Hamburg. On the return journey, an attack was made by a Messerschmitt 110. Despite an intense concentration of canon and machinegun fire from the attacker, Sergeant Mitchell witheld his fire until the enemy came within close range. He then fired a burst of 600 rounds at the aircraft which broke away with its port engine aglow. It was subsequently that this aircraft was destroyed. Sergeant Mitchell displayed great courage and determination and set an excellent example."

Published in the London Gazette of 25th July 1941.