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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 (1939-05-13) May 13, 1939 (age 86)
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Political party Independent Citizens Movement
Other political
affiliations
Republican
Spouse Barbara Schneider
Education Howard University (BS, MD)
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service  United States Army
Years of service 1966–1968
Rank Captain
Battles/wars Vietnam War
Awards Bronze Star

Roy Lester Schneider was born on May 13, 1939. He is an American politician and a doctor. He served as the fifth elected Governor of the United States Virgin Islands. He was governor from January 5, 1995, to January 4, 1999.

Early Life and Education

Roy Schneider was born on the island of Saint Thomas in 1939. He went to Howard University for his college studies. In 1961, he earned a bachelor's degree. He then continued his studies and received a medical degree in 1965.

Military Service

After finishing his education, Schneider joined the U.S. Army. He served from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. In Vietnam, he worked as a medical advisor and a surgeon. He helped many people with his medical skills.

For his service, the United States gave him the Bronze Star. This is a special award for bravery. The Republic of Vietnam also honored him with the Vietnamese Honor Medal First Class. He also received the Technical Service Honor Medal. He reached the rank of Captain in the Army.

Career as a Doctor and Public Servant

After his time in the military, Roy Schneider returned home. He became a doctor in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He cared for many patients in his community.

Later, he took on an important role in public health. From 1977 to 1987, he was the U.S. Virgin Islands' Commissioner of Health. In this job, he was in charge of health services for everyone.

Becoming Governor

In 1994, Roy Schneider decided to run for governor. He was elected and became the leader of the U.S. Virgin Islands. He served one term as governor.

In 1999, he ran for re-election but was not chosen again. Charles Wesley Turnbull became the next governor. The National Governors Association considers Roy Schneider to have been a Republican governor.

Today, there is a hospital named after him. The Roy Lester Schneider Hospital is on Saint Thomas. It helps many people in the community.

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