World War II
| Service # | O-823157 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 161st Squadron, 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Group |
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army Air Forces |
| Entered Service From | New York |
| Date of Death | March 24 1946 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Tablets of the Missing
Lorraine American Cemetery |
Air Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 8 Oak Leaf Clusters
Notes
Through the work of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, the remains of First Lieutenant Paul W. Schmidt were accounted for in 2022. His name is permanently inscribed on the “Tablets of the Missing” at the Lorraine American Cemetery.
