Charles S. Schepke

Charles Stephen Schepke (December 26, 1878 – February 27, 1933) was a gunner's mate first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

He was stationed aboard the battleship USS Missouri (BB-11) as a gunner's mate first class.

On April 13, 1904, the Missouri was engaging in target practice when one of the ships 12" gun “flared back”.

As the breech was opened for reloading, hot gases were released into the turret, causing it to catch fire.

Schepke assisted in containing the fire before it spread to other areas of the ship and in putting out the blaze.