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Medals of Rear Admiral Roscoe Ernest Schuirmann

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Several month ago I purchased this from Ebay, there is a large thread about it, if you care to look for it. It has taken this long for me to get the research necessery to confirm medal numbers and add further documentation to the group. Although the research help was great, the documents did not come into the public sector until June 30, 2013.
THIS IS WITHOUT A DOUBT THE FINEST GROUPING OF MEDALS AND BACK-UP PAPERWORK I HAVE SEEN IN SOME TIME!
I am giving you the history of Admiral Schuirmann as it was giving to me from the Ebay auction.........
United States War Medal Group with Central Intelligence Agency Intelligence Medal of Merit awarded to Rear Admiral Roscoe Ernest Schuirmann, United States Navy. Central Intelligence Agency Intelligence Medal of Merit (nonportable, impressed: 77, officially engraved: Roscoe Ernest Schuirmann, titled fitted case); Mexican Service Medal, 1911-17 (Navy reverse, full wrap brooch, ring suspension, early issue, Haitian Campaign Medal, 1915 (Navy reverse, full wrap brooch, ring suspension, early issue, impressed: 818); Dominican Campaign Medal, 1916 (Navy reverse, full wrap brooch, early issue, impressed: 3465); World War I Victory Medal (wrap brooch, early issue) with Navy “Submarine” Bar; American Defense Medal (slot brooch, early issue) with “Fleet” Bar; American Campaign Medal (crimp brooch, early issue); European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (Navy issue, crimp brooch, early issue); Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal (crimp brooch, early issue); World War II Victory Medal (slot brooch, early issue); Occupation Service Medal (Navy reverse, crimp brooch, early issue) with “Europe” Bar; Republic of Ecuador Star of Abdon Calderon, 1st Class; British Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division, Neck Badge, type 2, titled and fitted case); Republic of China Order of Cloud and Banner, 4th Class (Neck Badge, officially impressed: 1156, fitted case and titled box); Chile Order of Military Merit, 1st Class (Neck Badge, 14K gold, in case of issue with ribbon bar and lapel device). The Central Intelligence Agency Intelligence Medal of Merit was awarded February 16, 1961. The Republic of Ecuador Star of Abdon Calderon, 1st Class, was awarded by Decree No. 624 on April 16, 1942, “In recognition of their merits.” The British Commander of the Order of the British Empire was awarded November 28, 1945. The Republic of China Order of Cloud and Banner, 4th Class was awarded July 27, 1946, “ In consideration of meritorious services.” The Chile Order of Military Merit, 1st Class was awarded on June 1, 1951, for effecting the transfer of USS Brooklyn to the Chilean Navy. The awards come with official ribbons and are in Very Fine to Extremely Fine condition. Rear Admiral Roscoe Ernest Schuirmann was born in Chenoa, Illinois, on December 17, 1890. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy, from Illinois in June, 1908. Schuirmann graduated and was commissioned Ensign in June, 1912. He served aboard the USS South Carolina (BB-26) and USS Louisiana (BB-19) during the Mexican Campaign. During 1914-15, the Admiral was assigned to the USS Olympia (C-6). In 1915, he was assigned to USS Castine (PG-6) during the Haitian and Dominican Campaigns. Schuirmann was promoted Lieutenant (JG), August, 1915. He was assigned to the USS Fulton (AS-1) for instruction in submarines during December, 1916. In June, 1917, the Admiral was assigned to submarine USS F-3, where he was promoted Temporary Lieutenant in October, 1917. On December 17, 1917, the USS F-3 collided with the USS F-1. The F-1 sank almost immediately with only 3 men out of the crew of 22 being rescued. The USS F-3 suffered a cracked bow cap. Schuirmann was then assigned to USS F-2. He assumed command of the submarine USS O-14 upon fitting out in 1918. Schuirmann was promoted Lieutenant and Temporary Lieutenant Commander in October, 1918. In August, 1919, he was assigned as Gunnery Officer and later Navigator to the USS South Dakota/USS Huron (ACR-9) which was the flagship of the Asiatic Fleet. Thereafter, followed short stints on the USS Alden, USS Chaumont, and in Cavite, Philippine Islands. In May, 1922, Schuirmann was assigned to the Office of Naval Intelligence, Navy Department, Washington, D.C., and while there, was promoted to Lieutenant Commander. During December, 1924, he was assigned to the USS Mahan (DM-7) and took command of the ship the following year. In October, 1927, the Admiral returned to the Office of Naval Intelligence, Navy Department, Washington, D.C. In August, 1930, Schuirmann joined the USS Nevada as Gunnery Officer. He transferred to the USS Argonne, flagship of Base Force and Training Squadron 2, San Diego, as Executive Officer, in April, 1932. The Admiral took a position on the General Board of the Navy from April, 1933. In July, 1935, he served as Commander, Destroyer Division 19. Schuirmann rejoined the Office of Naval Intelligence, Navy Department, Washington, D.C., in November, 1935. He served as Technical Advisor at the Naval Conference, London, 1935-36. During July, 1937, the Admiral became Commander, Destroyer Division 5, Scouting Force. He took up the position of Director, Central Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department, in July, 1939. Schuirmann was promoted Rear Admiral in May, 1942. On August 14, 1942, the Admiral assumed command of the USS Idaho (BB-42). He was assigned to Headquarters Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet, Navy Department, as Assistant Chief-of-Staff (Intelligence) from February, 1943. Schuirmann became DIRECTOR, Office of Naval Intelligence, Navy Department, Washington, D.C., from September, 1943, through October, 1944. The Admiral then took up a position with the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, London Headquarters. On April 3, 1945, Schuirmann became Deputy Commander, Naval Forces Europe for Occupied Countries. On August 16, 1945, he returned to the Navy Department, Washington, D.C. During 1946, the Admiral was appointed Member to the: Joint United States –Mexico Defense Commission; Inter-American Defense Board; and the Permanent Joint Board on Defense, Canada-United States. Schuirmann was appointed Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe and Naval Advisor, Office of Military Government (U.S.) from June, 1946, through August, 1948. He also served as Deputy Naval Advisor to the Council of Foreign Ministers, Moscow, March, 1947. The Admiral returned to the United States in October, 1948, and served as Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations until appointed in April, 1949, as Commandant, 4th Naval District, and as Commander Naval Base, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Schuirmann retired on June 30, 1951. He died on July 27, 1971, at Bethesda Naval Hospital. The Admiral is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Sold with some research; Submarine Badge (pin back, marked: Sterling + 1/20 10K GF); Inter-American Defense Board Breast Badge (pin back); Original Award Certificate for Central Intelligence Agency Intelligence Medal of Merit (signed by Director CIA Allen W. Dulles); b/w photo of Schuirmann receiving Central Intelligence Agency Intelligence Medal of Merit; Original Award Certificate For The Republic of Ecuador Star of Abdon Calderon, 1st Class (folded) and related documents and letters; Original Award Certificate for British Commander of the Order of the British Empire (signed by King George VI and Queen Mary) and related documents and letters; Original Award Certificate for Republic of China Order of Cloud and Banner, 4th Class, and related documents and letters; Original Award Certificate for Chile Order of Military Merit, 1st Class; Commission Certificate as Lieutenant Commander; Commission Certificate as Commander; Commission Certificate as Captain; Certificate of Assignment to Naval Conference, 1935 (signed by Secretary of State Cordell Hull); Schuirmann’s Diplomatic Passports; the Schuirmanns’ Special Passports; Identification Card for London Naval Conference, 1935-36; Soviet Identification Documents for Moscow Mission, 1947; Sterling Silver ID Bracelet (engraved: Rear Admiral R.E. Schuirmann, U.S.N.); Paper Weight made from Japanese Propeller (engraved: Japanese. Prop. From Tech. Air Intell. Center, R.E. Schuirmann, Rear Admiral, U.S.N.); Sterling Silver Cigarette Case (engraved: R.E.S., To Pink From The Mahan J.O.s); large b/w photo of the crew of USS Argonne; signed photo of Secretary of State Cordell Hull; signed photo of Admiral Standley; signed photo of Admiral Jacobs; 17 b/w photos of Schuirmann and family including Annapolis days; and a large number of documents.
TOO MUCH TO SHOW ALL OF THE GROUP.

 

 

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