Arnold Frederic Schade

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Arnold Frederic Schade, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Executive Officer and as acting commander of the U.S.S. GROWLER (SS-215), during the FOURTH War Patrol of that vessel in enemy-controlled waters of the Pacific War Area, during the period 27 June 1942 through 17 February 1943. Lieutenant Commander Schade served as Executive Officer of the vessel during her first four war patrols and rendered skillful and able assistance to his captain during months of maneuvering in areas menaced by enemy air and surface craft. On 7 February 1943, after a surface craft engagement which a Japanese gunboat during which the commanding officer of his submarine was killed, Lieutenant Commander Schade assumed command of the damaged ship, directed emergency repairs, and finally brought the vessel and crew safely to port. Lieutenant Commander Schade’s inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of these vital missions and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service.

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 317 (August 1943)