Arnold Frederick Schade, USN
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Warship Commands listed for Arnold Frederick Schade, USN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| USS Growler (215) | Submarine | 7 Feb 1943 | Apr 1944 | |
| USS Bugara (331) | Cdr. | Submarine | 15 Nov 1944 | Aug 45 ? |
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Submarine USS Growler (215)
7 Feb 1943
USS Growler is damaged by accidental ramming of the Japanese storeship Hayasaki and gunfire from the same vessel about 70 nautical miles northwest of Rabaul in position 03º34'S, 151º09'E. During this action, Growler's commanding officer, Cdr Howard Walter Gilmore, is mortally wounded and 2 others killed and 2 wounded. Rather than further hazard his ship, he orders Growler taken down. For his gallantry, Gilmore is awarded the Medal of Honor, posthumously.
Citation: For distinguished gallantry and valor above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Growler during her Fourth War Patrol in the Southwest Pacific from 10 January to 7 February 1943. Boldly striking at the enemy in spite of continuous hostile air and antisubmarine patrols, Comdr. Gilmore sank one Japanese freighter and damaged another by torpedo fire, successfully evading severe depth charges following each attack. In the darkness of night on 7 February, an enemy gunboat closed range and prepared to ram the Growler. Comdr. Gilmore daringly maneuvered to avoid the crash and rammed the attacker instead, ripping into her port side at 11 knots and bursting wide her plates. In the terrific fire of the sinking gunboat's heavy machineguns, Comdr. Gilmore calmly gave the order to clear the bridge, and refusing safety for himself, remained on deck while his men preceded him below. Struck down by the fusillade of bullets and having done his utmost against the enemy, in his final living moments, Comdr. Gilmore gave his last order to the officer of the deck, "Take her down." The Growler dived; seriously damaged but under control, she was brought safely to port by her well-trained crew inspired by the courageous fighting spirit of their dead captain.
The XO (Lt.Cdr. Arnold Frederick Schade) takes over command and Growler is forced to terminate her patrol. She entered Brisbane on 17 February for repairs.
19 Jun 1943
While on her 5th war patrol USS Growler (Lt.Cdr. Arnold Frederick Schade) torpedoes and sinks the Japanese the transport ship Miyadono Maru (5196 GRT) about 200 nautical miles north-north-west of Mussau Island in position 01º38'N, 148º14'E.
7 Nov 1943
USS Growler (Lt.Cdr. A.F. Schade) ended her 7th war patrol at Pearl Harbour. She was sent to the Hunters Point Navy Yard for overhaul.
21 Feb 1944
With her overhaul completed USS Growler (Lt.Cdr. A.F. Schade) departs Pearl Harbour for her 8th war patrol.
10 Apr 1944
USS Growler (Lt.Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks a Japanese auxiliary vessel with gunfire in position 24º28'N, 144º42'E.
16 Apr 1944
USS Growler (Lt.Cdr. A.F. Schade) ended her 8th war patrol at Majuro Atoll.
Submarine USS Bugara (331)
21 Feb 1945
USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) departs Pearl Harbour for her 1st war patrol.
24 Jul 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks four small Japanese vessels with gunfire. One in position 10º12'N, 100º05'E, one in position 10º02'N, 100º08'E and two in position 09º16'N, 100º09'E.
25 Jul 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks five small Japanese vessels with gunfire. One in position 07º06'N, 101º23'E and four in position 06º41'N, 101º51'E.
26 Jul 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks five small Japanese vessels with gunfire. One in position 06º51'N, 102º08'E, one in position 06º52'N, 01º42'E, one in position 06º19'N, 102º17'E, one in position 06º19'N, 102º24'E and finally one in position 06º14'N, 102º20'E.
27 Jul 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks three small Japanese vessels with gunfire. Two in position 09º11'N, 100º03'E and one in position 10º14'N, 99º43'E.
28 Jul 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks five small Japanese vessels with gunfire in position 11º50'N, 100º00'E.
29 Jul 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks three small Japanese vessels with gunfire. One in position 10º06'N, 99º22'E, one in position 10º02'N, 99º22'E and finally one in position 10º07'N, 99º19'E.
30 Jul 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks three small Japanese vessels with gunfire. One in position 08º11'N, 100º53'E, one in position 07º47'N, 100º29'E and finally one in position 06º54'N, 101º33'E.
31 Jul 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks five small Japanese vessels with gunfire in position 07º00'N, 101º00'E.
2 Aug 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks six small Japanese vessels with gunfire. One in position 06º40'N, 101º51'E and five in position 06º30'N, 102º30'E.
3 Aug 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks two small Japanese vessels with gunfire in position 06º59'N, 101º36'E.
4 Aug 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks three small Japanese vessels with gunfire. Two in position 10º02'N, 99º16'E and one in position 09º59'N, 99º17'E.
5 Aug 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks four small Japanese vessels with gunfire. Two in position 10º11'N, 99º22'E, one in position 10º53'N, 99º31'E and finally one in position 10º42'N, 99º24'E.
6 Aug 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks four small Japanese vessels with gunfire. Three in position 06º51'N, 101º44'E and one in position 06º42'N, 101º57'E.
7 Aug 1945
While on her 3rd war patrol and operating along the Malay coast USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) sinks two small Japanese vessels with gunfire in position 07º10'N, 101º33'E.
17 Aug 1945
USS Bugara (Cdr. A.F. Schade) ends her 3rd war patrol at Fremantle, Australia.