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]

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.

• List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)

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• Fred Jurgen Schnepel, ArlingtonCemetery.net, July 2023, an unofficial website

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