Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant (junior grade)

Unit:

Torpedo Squadron 13 (VT-13) - U.S.S. Franklin (CV-13)

Awarded on:

January 4th, 1945

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Charles William Schnabel (NSN: 0-145241), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron THIRTEEN (VT-13), attached to the U.S.S. FRANKLIN (CV-13), during the Battle for Leyte Gulf on 25 October 1944, in the Philippine Islands. In the face of heavy and very accurate naval anti-aircraft fire, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Schnabel participated in an aerial glide bombing attack against units of an enemy fleet, and scored a direct hit on an aircraft carrier, which was later observed to sink. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Commander 2d Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0747 (January 4, 1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant (junior grade)

Unit:

Torpedo Squadron 13 (VT-13) - U.S.S. Franklin (CV-13)

Lieutenant, Junior Grade Charles William Schnabel (NSN: 0-145241), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron THIRTEEN (VT-13), embarked in U.S.S. FRANKLIN (CV-13), during World War II.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant (junior grade)

Unit:

Torpedo Squadron 13 (VT-13) - U.S.S. Franklin (CV-13)

Awarded on:

July 1947

Lieutenant, Junior Grade Charles William Schnabel (NSN: 0-145241), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Squadron THIRTEEN (VT-13), embarked in U.S.S. FRANKLIN (CV-13), over the Philippine Islands on 18 October 1944.

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 365 (July 1947)