Samuel Mitchell

Career

He bore Companion #00001. The organization, which welcomed those who had served in the suppression of the Rebellion, and were at some point in their careers commissioned officers in the military service of the United States, exists today. lieutenant is composed primarily of their descendants.

Mitchell was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and went to Central High School of Philadelphia.

Achievements

• He was a co-Founder, on April 15, 1865, of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, or MOLLUS, the first post-Civil War veteran"s organization.

Membership

Mitchell was also a doctor and physician in the Union Army, distinguished member of the Masons and an active social member of Philadelphia.