Auguest Ernst Schneider
| Era | WWII |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Army Air Force |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Military Decorations | Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Wall | C |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 4 |
| Plaque Number | 3 |
Air Medal w/4 Oak Leaf Clusters
Distinguished Flying Cross w/4 Oak Leaf Clusters
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Distinguished Unit Citation, American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign w/3 Stars, World War II Victory
Piloted 37 unprotected B-17 missions, including two missions on D-Day over the North Coast. His aircraft downed three times. Ten missions as Deputy Group Lead and two as Squadron Lead.
B17 Bomber "Flying Fortress"
Plaque Wall Map
