He is also the only individual for whom an American military aircraft design , the North American B - 25 Mitchell , is named .
Mitchell received many honors following his death , including a commission by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a major general .
Mitchell is also the only Mitchell for whom an American military aircraft design , the North American B - 25 Mitchell , is named .
Mitchell received many honors following his death , including a commission by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a major general .