Roy Schneider
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 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| 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 an American politician and physician who served as the fifth elected Governor of the United States Virgin Islands from January 5, 1995 to January 4, 1999.