Roy L. Schneider
Roy Lester Schneider (born May 13, 1939) is a physician in the United States Virgin Islands who was the fifth elected governor of that territory from January 5, 1995 to January 4, 1999.[1] He was the fifth elected governor of that territory and the 26th overall.
Roy Schneider | |
|---|---|
| 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 | May 13, 1939 Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent Citizens Movement |
| Other political affiliations | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Schneider |
| Education | Howard University (BS, MD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1966–1968 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Bronze Star |
References
- "A Report on the State of the Islands 1997: Chapter 5 Virgin Islands". United States Department of the Interior Office of Insular Affairs. 1997. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2010-08-25.
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