Name Fred Schnepel Rank Commander | Awards Medal of Honor Died February 2, 1948 | |
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Born February 24, 1892
New York City, New York ( 1892-02-24 ) Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia Battles/wars United States occupation of Veracruz Battles and wars United States occupation of Veracruz | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Allegiance United States of America | ||
Fred Jurgen Schnepel (February 24, 1892 – February 2, 1948) was a Seaman in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
He died February 2, 1948 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 11, lot 825, map grid O/P 15.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 24 February 1892, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Florida, Schnepel showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914.
References
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