Edward W. Snedeker

Edward Walter Snedeker
LTG Edward W. Snedeker, USMC
Nickname(s)	"Sneddy"
Born	(1903-02-19)February 19, 1903 Peoria, Illinois, US
Died	May 5, 1995(1995-05-05) (aged 92) Carlsbad, California, US
Buried	Eternal Hills Memorial Park, San Diego
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1926–1963
Rank	Lieutenant general
Service number	0-4082
Commands	Marine Corps Schools, Quantico 1st Marine Division 2nd Marine Division 7th Marine Regiment The Basic School
Battles / wars	Nicaraguan Campaign Haitian Campaign World War II Battle of Tulagi Battle of Guadalcanal Battle of Vella Lavella Bougainville Campaign Battle of Okinawa Korean War Battle of Pusan Perimeter Battle of Masan First Battle of Naktong Bulge Battle of Inchon Second Battle of Seoul Battle of Chosin Reservoir Battles of Wonju
Awards	Navy Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal Navy Commendation Medal Air Medal (2)

Edward Walter Snedeker (February 19, 1903 – May 5, 1995) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He was decorated with the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat, for his service as commanding officer of 7th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Okinawa in June 1945. He completed his career as commandant of the Marine Corps Schools, Quantico on July 1, 1963.^[1]