Harold C Schonborg ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from California
On November 26, 1945 Petty Officer Third Class Schonborg was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of California. ★ 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 | 362051 |
| Service ID | 3820932 |
| Name | Harold C Schonborg |
| From | California |
| Casualty Date | November 26, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Petty Officer Third Class |
| Specialty | Radioman Third Class |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action |
| Burial | Courts of the Missing, Court 1 Honolulu Memorial National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Harold C Schonborg is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing, Court 1 Honolulu Memorial National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Honolulu, Hawaii. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Harold C Schonborg was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Navy. Schonborg had the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. His military occupation or specialty was Radioman Third Class. Service number assignment was 3820932.
According to our records California was his home or enlistment state. During his service in World War II, Navy Petty Officer Third Class Schonborg was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on November 26, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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• 7,012 Missing in action
• 330 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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