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