Mitchell RedCloud, Jr. was born on July 2, 1924 near Hatfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin, to Mitchell and Nellie RedCloud. During World War II, he served in the Marine Corps from 1941 to 1945, and at the age of 16 he served with the Carlson Raiders in the Pacific. In 1948 he enlisted in the Army and was serving during the Korean War when he was killed in action on Nov. 5, 1950. He is buried in the Decorah Cemetery near Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Mitchell RedCloud, Jr. received nine medals for his service in World War II and the Korean War, including the Medal of Honor, awarded posthumously for heroic actions during hostile fire. Even though he was mortally wounded, RedCloud repeatedly returned fire and distracted the enemy, and his courageous action saved the lives of many members of his unit.