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Roy Schneider
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 85)
Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S.
Political party Independent Citizens Movement
Other political
affiliations
Republican
Spouse Barbara Schneider
Education Howard University (BS, MD)
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Branch/service  United States Army
Years of service 1966–1968
Battles/wars Vietnam War
Awards Bronze Star

Roy Lester Schneider (born May 13, 1939) is a physician in the United States Virgin Islands who was the fifth elected governor of that territory from January 5, 1995 to January 4, 1999. He was the fifth elected governor of that territory and the 26th overall.

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