Roy Schneider | |
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5th Governor of the United States Virgin Islands | |
In office January 2, 1995 – January 4, 1999 | |
Lieutenant | Kenneth Mapp |
Preceded by | Alexander Farrelly |
Succeeded by | Charles Wesley Turnbull |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands | May 13, 1939
Died | December 18, 2022 (aged 83) Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | Republican |
Spouse | Barbara Schneider |
Education | Howard University (BS, MD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1966–1968 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Bronze Star |
Roy Lester Schneider (May 13, 1939 – December 18, 2022) was a Virgin Islander politician and physician who served as the fifth elected Governor of the United States Virgin Islands from January 5, 1995 to January 4, 1999.[1]