Post-War
Schade's exceptional work as Chief of the United States Naval Technical Mission in Europe earned him a Gold Star in lieu of a second Legion of Merit. The commendation which accompanied his Gold Star read as follows:
| “ | For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of the United States Naval Technical Mission in Europe from January 5 to October 15, 1945. Charged with the responsibility of exploiting German science and technology for the benefit of the Navy Department technical Bureaus and the Coordinator of Research and Development. Commodore Schade rendered invaluable service to the United States and to the cause of the United Nations by his immediate establishment of cordial and friendly relations between the Mission and other British and American military and civilian organizations engaged in similar activities on the continent of Europe. His inspiring efforts, professional ability and devotion to duty, often at great personal risk, reflect the highest credit upon Commodore Schade and the United States Naval Service. | ” |
Following the war, Schade was also bestowed with the American Defense Service Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. Additionally, the Government of Great Britain made Schade an Honorary Officer of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
On November 1, 1945, he was appointed Director of the Naval Research Laboratory, at Anacostia, relieving the man who had chosen him to run the Carrier Desk at the outbreak of the war, Rear Admiral Alexander H. Van Keuren. The NRL conducted the most sophisticated and extensive forms of research and experiments in the Navy Department for the benefit of her technical bureaus.
Schade remained as Director of the Naval Research Laboratory until his retirement from the Navy Department on February 1, 1949. Effective upon his retirement, Schade was advanced from the rank of Commodore to Rear Admiral before being placed on the retired list.
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