Mexican Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as an Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. On the dates of April 21 and 22, 1914, 1,500 American combat troops were put ashore for the assault on Vera Cruz, Mexico. During this action, Ordinary Seaman Schnepel of the U.S.S. Florida in the line of his profession contributed greatly to the success in the seizure of the city. For his heroism in the line of duty, he was awarded Medal of Honor on June 14, 1914.
Mexican Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as an Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. On the dates of April 21 and 22, 1914, 1,500 American combat troops were put ashore for the assault on Vera Cruz, Mexico. During this action, Ordinary Seaman Schnepel of the U.S.S. Florida in the line of his profession contributed greatly to the success in the seizure of the city. For his heroism in the line of duty, he was awarded Medal of Honor on June 14, 1914.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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MEDAL OF HONOR
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US NAVY
VERA CRUZ MEXICO
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