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James
Delmar
Schnepp
1919-12-06

–

1989-09-14

Born:

Bloomington

, 

Illinois

Home:

Bloomington

, 

Illinois

James Schnepp graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1942. He retired as a U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant]

    Division:

    U.S.S. Guardfish (SS-217)

    Action Date:

    June 15 – July 31, 1944
    Pacific Fleet Board Awards: Serial 77 (October 26, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant] James Delmar Schnepp (NSN: 0-123476), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Torpedo Data Computer Operator of the U.S.S. GUARDFISH (SS-217), during the EIGHTH War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy Japanese-controlled waters from 15 June to 31 July 1944. Furnishing valuable information to his Commanding Officer in the solution of fire control problems, Lieutenant Commander Schnepp contributed directly to his vessel’s success in sinking eight enemy ships totaling 58,000 tons and in damaging an additional hostile vessel of 4,000 tons despite enemy countermeasures. His devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Division:

    U.S.S. Guardfish (SS-217)

    Action Date:

    July 28, 1943

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lieutenant, Junior Grade James Delmar Schnepp (NSN: 0-123476), United States Navy, for heroism and intrepidity in action against the enemy. On the night of 28 July 1943 while serving on board the U.S.S. GUARDFISH (SS-217), on War Patrol, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Schnepp volunteered to take a rubber boat and conduct a reconnaissance of the enemy held west coast of Bougainville Island. With complete disregard for his own personal safety he not only conducted the above operation, but under his able direction a large party of men was safely evacuated from the beach thereby materially assisting his ship in carrying out her mission successfully. His actions and conduct were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.