Edward W. Snedeker
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 the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor 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 Walter Snedeker | |
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LTG Edward W. Snedeker, USMC | |
| Nickname(s) | "Sneddy" |
| Born | February 19, 1903 Peoria, Illinois, US |
| Died | May 5, 1995 (aged 92) Carlsbad, California, US |
| Buried | Eternal Hills Memorial Park, San Diego |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1926–1963 |
| Rank | 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 |
| Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal Navy Commendation Medal Air Medal (2) |
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