'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On October 5th, 1918, near Cheneaux Wood, this officer?s platoon was acting as advance guard to his company in advance. He discharged his duties in the boldest and most skilful way and without suffering casualties. His platoon killed fourteen enemy and made eleven prisoners and gained their objective. On October 8th, 1918, at Le Grande Pont, when it was desirable to pass through the village, he cleared it of the enemy while our heavies were still shelling it. His fine conduct and leadership throughout contributed greatly to the success of his company in these operations.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 30 July 1919

Regimental number	6/3233
Occupation	Quarryman
Next of kin	Father, James Mitchell, Galbraith Street, Waihi
Rank on embarkation	2nd Lieutenant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 37th Reinforcements, D Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Ionic on 16 May 1918
Final rank	2nd Lieutenant
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals	Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On October 5th, 1918, near Cheneaux Wood, this officer?s platoon was acting as advance guard to his company in advance. He discharged his duties in the boldest and most skilful way and without suffering casualties. His platoon killed fourteen enemy and made eleven prisoners and gained their objective. On October 8th, 1918, at Le Grande Pont, when it was desirable to pass through the village, he cleared it of the enemy while our heavies were still shelling it. His fine conduct and leadership throughout contributed greatly to the success of his company in these operations.' Source: London Gazette Date: 30 July 1919
Other details	Ex 8th Reinforcements
Sources	Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 82, p. 17