Max Ferguson Schneider

Max Ferguson Schneider
BornSeptember 8, 1912
Shenandoah, Iowa
DiedMarch 25, 1959
South Korea
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1939–1959
Rank Colonel
Commands5th Ranger Battalion
Battles / warsWorld War II
The Korean war
AwardsDistinguished 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.