Max Ferguson Schneider
| Max Ferguson Schneider | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 8, 1912 Shenandoah, Iowa |
| Died | March 25, 1959 South Korea |
| Buried | National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
|
| Service/branch |
 United States Army
|
| Years of service | 1939–1959 |
| Rank |
 Colonel
|
| Commands held | 5th Ranger Battalion |
| Battles/wars | The Korean war |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit Soldier's Medal Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart Army Commendation Medal Presidential Unit Citation |
Max Ferguson Schneider (September 8, 1912 – March 25, 1959) was a colonel in the United States Army Rangers. During World War II, he led the 5th Ranger Battalion on the Battle of Normandy.
Schneider was born and raised in Shenandoah, Iowa. In 1939, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the National Guard. in 1940 his company was mobilized and Schneider was in training in Louisiana during the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Schneider was assigned to serve in the 2nd Battalion, 168th Infantry regiment, the 34th Infantry Division, a National Guard division and the first ground combat troops to arrive in Europe. As World War II progressed, Schneider volunteered for the newly formed 1st Ranger Battalion, under the command of William Orlando Darby, and became a company commander. "Darby's Rangers" trained with their British counterparts in Scotland and in 1943, the 1st Ranger Battalion made its first assault at Arzew. Schneider led E Company, 1st Ranger Battalion, during the North Africa campaign, including the Sened Raid in Tunisia, for which he was awarded the silver star, and the Battle of El Guettar. During the Italian Campaign Schneider served as the executive Officer of the 4th Ranger Battalion.
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