Roy L. Schneider
Governor of the US Virgin Islands
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 | |
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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 | Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S. | May 13, 1939
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
change- ↑ "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.