
Earl Schoonmaker
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
