SERVICE MEMORIES

Earl Schoonmaker

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Navy Cross


Awarded for actions during the World War I
 

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Ensign Earl Schoonmaker, United States Navy (Reserve Force), for distinguished and heroic service as a Seaplane Pilot in which capacity he made many flights for patrolling the sea and bombing the enemy coasts, showing at all times courage and a high spirit of duty.

Action Date: World War I

Service: Navy

Rank: Ensign

Company: Pilot

Regiment: Seaplane Detachment

Division: Naval Aviation Forces

Submitted by Doug Bewall RMCM USN Ret