James Stephen Mitchell ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On July 23, 1968 Chief Warrant Officer Mitchell was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 310605 |
| Service ID | W3156581 |
| Name | James Stephen Mitchell |
| From | Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | June 14, 1946 |
| Casualty Date | July 23, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Chief Warrant Officer |
| Specialty | Helicopter Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 1st Aviation Brigade, 145th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 334th Aviation Company |
| Casualty Type | Non-Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash - Land, Helicopter - Crew |
| Location | South Vietnam, Long Khanh province |
| Burial | All Saints Cemetery, Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal |
| Remembered | James Stephen Mitchell is buried or memorialized at All Saints Cemetery, Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.  James is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 51w, Line 42. |
Additional Details
During low visibility his UH-1C helicopter #66-15500 hit some trees and crashed, killing him and injuring three others aboard.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: James Stephen Mitchell was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Reserve Military. He began his tour on July 17, 1967. Mitchell had the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. His military occupation or specialty was Helicopter Pilot. Service number assignment was W3156581. Attached to 1st Aviation Brigade, 145th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 334th Aviation Company.
He was born on June 14, 1946. According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state and Kenosha county has been included within the archival record. We have Kenosha listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Chief Warrant Officer Mitchell was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on July 23, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non-Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash - Land, Helicopter - Crew. Incident location: South Vietnam, Long Khanh province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Bronze Star
★ Air Medal
★ United States Aviator Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of Wisconsin who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Wisconsin was home to over 12,787 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 2,844 World War I
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,902 World War II
• 879 Korean War
• 1,162 Vietnam War
• 290 Prisoners of war
• 1,862 Missing in action
• 50 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 90 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 12 Medal of Honor recipients
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