Fred Jurgen Schnepel
Fred Jurgen Schnepel | |
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Born | New York City, US | February 24, 1892
Died | February 7, 1948 | (aged 55)
Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia |
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[]
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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External links[]
- This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- Fred Jurgen Schnepel, ArlingtonCemetery•net, an unofficial website
Categories:
- 1892 births
- 1948 deaths
- United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Navy sailors
- Military personnel from New York City
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- Battle of Veracruz (1914) recipients of the Medal of Honor
- United States Navy personnel stubs