Max Ferguson Schneider
Max Ferguson Schneider | |
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| Born | September 8, 1912 Shenandoah, Iowa |
| Died | March 25, 1959 South Korea |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1959 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 5th Ranger Battalion |
| Battles / wars | World War II 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.