Lance Sergeant Clark Mitchell MID Mentioned in Despatches

Campaign:

Falkland Islands


Died:

14.6.1982

2SG
Age 26
KIA at Battle of Mount Tumbledown
On the night of 13/14 June 1982, on the Island of east Falkland, the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards attacked well entrenched enemy position on the craggy ridge feature of Tumbledown Mountain, seven kilometres to the West of Port Stanley. Lance Sergeant MITCHELL and his section were amongst the leading elements.
During the assault he personally located and killed several enemy snipers. Thereafter, as he led his section against an entrenched position, he accounted for several enemy with his rifle and grenades. A short while later, again to the fore in the assault, he was killed.

For his courageous actions under fire and inspiring leadership, Lance Sergeant MITCHELL, is strongly recommended for Postumous Mention in Despatches

Memorial(s):

Country Location Name of Memorial Campaign Names Date(s)
Falkland islands Mt Tumbledown, Falkland islands Mount Tumbledown Memorial Falkland Islands
 Clark Mitchell 14-6-1982 View
England Blackpool Cenotaph North Promenade Blackpool Blackpool Lancashire FY1 1RE Blackpool Memorial to 2nd Battalion Scots Guards Falkland Islands
 Clark Mitchell 14-6-1982 View
Falkland Islands Port Stanley, Falkland Islands Liberation of the Falklands War Memorial Falkland Islands
 Clark Mitchell 14-6-1982 View
Falkland Islands Port Stanley, Falkland Islands Falkland Islands Maritime Museum Wall of Remembrance Falkland Islands
 Clark Mitchell 14-6-1982 View
Falkland Islands Goose Green, Falkland Islands Goose Green Museum Roll of Honour Falkland Islands
 Clark Mitchell 14-6-1982 View

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