Max Ferguson Schneider | |
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Born | September 8, 1912 Shenandoah, Iowa |
Died | March 25, 1959 South Korea |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1939–1959 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands | 5th Ranger Battalion |
Battles / wars | World War II The Korean war |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit Soldier's Medal Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart Army Commendation Medal Combat Infantryman's Badge Presidential Unit Citation |
Max Ferguson Schneider (September 8, 1912 – March 25, 1959) was a colonel in the United States Army Rangers. During World War II, he led the 5th Ranger Battalion on the Battle of Normandy.