William Henry Schneider (29 September 1934[1][2] – 9 May 1994[3][4]) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army who served as Deputy Commander in Chief of United States Pacific Command.[5][6] He earned a B.A. degree in business economics from St. Mary's University in 1955 and later received an M.A. degree in industrial management from George Washington University.[5]
William H. Schneider | |
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| Born | 29 September 1934 San Antonio, Texas U.S. |
| Died | 9 May 1994 (aged 59) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1955–1989 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands held | United States Fifth Army Deputy Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Command 25th Infantry Division |
Personal edit
Born in San Antonio, Texas,[5] Schneider was the son of Henry William Schneider (19 March 1906 – 24 March 1975)[7] and Irene C. Mooty.[2]
Schneider married Barbara Bristol Carver in 1957. The couple had four children.[5]
After his death, Schneider was interred at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery[3] on 13 May 1994.[4]
References edit
- ^ U.S. Army Register: Active and Retired List. Vol. I. Washington, D.C.: Department of the Army. 1 January 1966. p. 501. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ a b Birth Index, 1903-1997. Austin, Texas: Texas Department of State Health Services. 1934.
- ^ a b "Schneider, William H". Nationwide Gravesite Locator. National Cemetery Administration. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ a b "Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery". San Antonio, Texas: Clear Digital Media, Inc.
- ^ a b c d Army Executive Biographies. Headquarters, Department of the Army. 1985. p. 93. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ "Army". 1984.
- ^ "Certificate of Death". No. 16228. Austin, Texas: Texas Department of State Health Services. 9 April 1975.
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