Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archie Mitchell. Entered service August 29. 1941 in Signal Corps. Stationed at Camp Roberts California; Camp Haan, California; March Field, California; La Jolla, California; San Diego, California; Seattle, Washington. Went overseas to Italy, England, and Germany. Returned to U.S. October 1, 1945 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. Discharged October 8, 1945 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois as Staff Sergeant.