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Edward W. Snedeker

Edward Walter Snedeker
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LTG Edward W. Snedeker, USMC
Nickname(s) "Sneddy"
Born (1903-02-19)February 19, 1903
Peoria, Illinois
Died May 5, 1995(1995-05-05) (aged 92)
Carlsbad, California
Buried Eternal Hills Memorial Park, San Diego
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch Seal of the United States Marine Corps.svg United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1926–1963
Rank US-O9 insignia.svg Lieutenant General
Service number 0-4082
Commands held Marine Corps Schools, Quantico
1st Marine Division
2nd Marine Division
7th Marine Regiment
The Basic School
Battles/wars

Nicaraguan Campaign
Haitian Campaign
World War II

Korean War

Awards Navy Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal
Navy Commendation Medal
Air Medal (2)

Nicaraguan Campaign
Haitian Campaign
World War II

Korean War

Edward Walter Snedeker (February 19, 1903 - May 5, 1995) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Lieutenant General. He was decorated with Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for in combat, for his service as Commanding officer of 7th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Okinawa in June 1945. He completed his career as Commandant of the Marine Corps Schools, Quantico on July 1, 1963.

Edward W. Snedeker was born on February 19, 1903 in Peoria, Illinois as the son of Albert Henry Snedeker and Mabel A. Kennedy. His family later moved to Benkelman, Nebraska and he attended high school there in 1922. Snedeker subsequently received appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland and during his years there, he competed in track, Boxing and football. He graduated on June 3, 1926 with Bachelor's degree and was commissioned Second lieutenant in the Marine Corps on the same date. Many of his classmates were later promoted to the general officer ranks: Elmer H. Salzman, Thomas A. Wornham, Roy M. Gulick, Hartnoll J. Withers, James S. Russell, Laurence H. Frost, C. Wade McClusky, Robert B. Pirie, Charles L. Carpenter, Tom Hamilton or Henry C. Bruton.


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