Fred Jurgen Schnepel
Fred Jurgen Schnepel | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 24, 1892 New York City, US |
| Died | February 7, 1948 (aged 55) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | U.S.S. Florida |
| Battles/wars | United States occupation of Veracruz |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Fred Jurgen Schnepel (February 24, 1892 – February 7, 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 7, 1948, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.[1]
Medal of Honor citation[edit]
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.
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- Fred Jurgen Schnepel, ArlingtonCemetery.net, July 2023, an unofficial website
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