Background
Mitchell, Michael Creswell was born on December 4, 1950 in Cleveland. Son of Elbert Harold and Vera Mitchell.
Mitchell, Michael Creswell was born on December 4, 1950 in Cleveland. Son of Elbert Harold and Vera Mitchell.
Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1973. Master of Science in Operations Analysis, Naval Postgraduate School, 1981. Master of Arts in Government, Georgetown University, 1984.
Master of Arts in National Security, Naval War College, 1989.
Forward observer artillery, 1st BN, 10th Marines, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1974-1976; combat cargo officer, United States Ship Dubuque, San Diego, 1977-1979; logistics readiness officer, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, 1981-1984; battalion S-4 officer, 2d Battalion, 10th Marines, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, 1984-1986; battalion Executive officer, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, 1986-1987; battalion Executive officer, 4th Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division, Camp Foster, Okinawa., Japan, 1987-1988; marine corps representative, Center for Naval Warfare Studies, Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, 1989-1991; regimental S-3 officer, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California, 1991-1992; commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California, since 1992. Contributor numerous articles to professional journals.
Married Betty Bonita Stewart, June 7, 1973. Children: Shawn Michael, Melanie Renee.