George Mitchell (New Zealand)
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George Mitchell DSO |
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| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Wellington South |
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In office 17 December 1919 – 7 December 1922 |
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| Preceded by | Bob Semple |
| Succeeded by | Robert McKeen |
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| Born | 19 April 1877 Balclutha, New Zealand |
| Died | 16 March 1939 (aged 61) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Resting place | Karori Cemetery |
| Political party | Independent Liberal |
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| Allegiance | New Zealand Army |
| Years of service | 1899–1902, 1914-18 |
| Rank |
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| Battles/wars |
Boer War First World War |
| Awards |
 Distinguished Service Order
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Lieutenant Colonel George Mitchell DSO (1877–1939) was an Independent Liberal Member of Parliament for Wellington South in New Zealand. He also served with the New Zealand Military Forces in the Boer War and the First World War.
George Mitchell was born in Balclutha in 1877. He was a member of the Balclutha Mounted Rifles in 1898.
Mitchell served with the 1st and 8th New Zealand Contingents in South Africa 1899–1902. Mitchell was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal with relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal and South Africa 1902 Clasps.
Following the outbreak of the First World War, Mitchell volunteered for the 1st New Zealand Expeditionary Force for service aboard. He was a major in the Southland Regiment and commanding officer of the 3rd Otago Reserve Battalion from 1917–1919, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel. Mitchell saw action in Gallipoli and France. He received the DSO in 1918 for distinguished service in the field (France and Flanders). He was awarded the Serbian Order of Karageorge, 4th Class with Swords; 1914-1915 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal; Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal; and NZ Volunteer Service Medal.
Mitchell was also the officer in charge of conscientious objector Archibald Baxter and responsible for punishing him with Field Punishment No.1.
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