Fred Jurgen Schnepel

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.

Fred Jurgen Schnepel
Born(1892-02-24)February 24, 1892
New York City, New York
DiedFebruary 7, 1948(1948-02-07) (aged 55)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankCommander
UnitU.S.S. Florida
Battles/warsUnited States occupation of Veracruz
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.

See also

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • Fred Jurgen Schnepel at Find a Grave
  • Fred Jurgen Schnepel, ArlingtonCemetery•net, an unofficial website


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