Photo #: NH 106452
Lieutenant Junior Grade Herbert E. Schonland, USN
Photograph taken circa 1928-1936.
Schonland was awarded the Medal of Honor for "extreme heroism and courage" while serving as the Damage Control Officer of USS San Francisco (CA-38) during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, 13 November 1942. He was a Commander at that time.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
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