Harold Goodman Shoemaker★ World War I Gold Star Veteran from New Jersey
On October 23, 1918 First Lieutenant Shoemaker was declared a casualty of World War I. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New Jersey. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 146294 |
| Name | Harold Goodman Shoemaker |
| From | Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey |
| Birth Date | September 1, 1892 |
| Casualty Date | October 23, 1918 |
| War | World War I |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 17th Aero Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Died of wounds |
| Location | POW Camp in Germany |
| Burial | Plot A Row 29 Grave 3, Somme American Cemetery, Bony, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Harold Goodman Shoemaker is buried or memorialized at Plot A Row 29 Grave 3, Somme American Cemetery, Bony, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Harry Shoenaker was an officer in the Air Service, United States Army. He was attached to the Royal Air Force in the summer of 1918. He was one of the first American pilots to reach England. He was credited with five air victories by the end of August. He returned to the AS, USA and was assigned to the 17th Aero Squadron, flying Sopwith Camels.On October 5, 1918, Shoemaker collided in mid-air with another pilot over enemy territory, being reported missing in action. The International Red Cross later reported that Shoemaker died in a prisoner of war camp in Germany. He was buried in the Somme American Cemetery and Memorial in the village of Bony, France |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge
★ World War I Victory Medal
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New Jersey was home to over 17,271 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
New Jersey was home to over 17,271 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 2,795 World War I
• 12,136 World War II
• 852 Korean War
• 1,488 Vietnam War
• 158 Prisoners of war
• 2,908 Missing in action
• 30 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 205 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 19 Medal of Honor recipients
• 12,136 World War II
• 852 Korean War
• 1,488 Vietnam War
• 158 Prisoners of war
• 2,908 Missing in action
• 30 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 205 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 19 Medal of Honor recipients
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