Walter Paul Schoeni

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Walter Paul Schoeni, Commander, U.S. Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. APOGON (SS-308), in action on 1 February 1944 during the SECOND War Patrol of that submarine in enemy controlled waters of the Marianas. The conduct of Commander Schoeni throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.