Background
MITCHELL, Henry Edmistoune was born on August 22, 1878 in Governor’s Island, New York, United States. Son of William G. and Ellen (Mills) Mitchell.
MITCHELL, Henry Edmistoune was born on August 22, 1878 in Governor’s Island, New York, United States. Son of William G. and Ellen (Mills) Mitchell.
Grammar and High Schools. United States Military Academy. Cavalry School; Command and General Staff School.
Tank School.
Second Lieutenant, 1902, First Lieutenant, 1911, Captain, 1916, Major, 1920, Lieutenant Colonel. Cavalry, since 1925; Lieutenant Colonel, 1918, Colonel Tank Corps, 1918-1920. Philippine Service. 1905-1907, 1911-1914, Instructor., United States Military Academy, 1908-1911.
On Mexican Punitive Expedition, 1916-1917. American Expeditionary Forces, France and Eng., 1917-1919. Commandant, First American Tank Center.
England, 1917-1918; commanding First Tank Brigade, France and Eng., 1917-1919. Commandant, Tank School, Camp Meade, Maryland, 1919-1920.
Member, Loyal Legion of United States Clubs: Army and Navy, St. Nicholas, Columbus.
Spouse Matilda Vickers, October 4, 1918, Wareham, England.