Private Adrienne Lynette Mitchell, A Soldier's Story
Private Adrienne Lynette Mitchell was born on June 25, 1970, in Taipei City, Taiwan. As a child, she relocated with her family to Moreno Valley, California, where she grew up and attended Moreno Valley High School. While there, she played outfield on the school’s softball team and graduated in 1988.
After high school, Mitchell began studying toward a law enforcement degree at the University of California. In September 1990, she enlisted in the United States Army, intending to earn money to continue her education. Her decision placed her among a generation of young Americans who answered the call to service as the nation mobilized for the Gulf War.
Following her training, Private Mitchell was deployed almost immediately to Saudi Arabia in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Her time in uniform was brief, shaped by rapid deployment and the constant risk faced by service members stationed in the region.
On February 25, 1991, Private Adrienne Lynette Mitchell was killed when a SCUD missile struck her barracks. Her death occurred near the end of the conflict and stands as a reminder of the human cost carried by those serving far from home.
Private Mitchell is laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. Her service and sacrifice are remembered as part of the enduring record of those who gave their lives during the Gulf War.
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