Merlin F. Schneider
Merlin Frederick Schneider | |
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Schneider (Second from right) following the recapture of Guam. The others are from left: Alan Shapley, Lemuel C. Shepherd and Holland Smith. | |
| Nickname | "Red" |
| Born | February 22, 1901 |
| Died | November 15, 1970 (aged 69) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1923–1948 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-3859 |
| Commands | 22nd Marine Regiment |
| Conflicts | Haitian Campaign Yangtze Patrol World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Bronze Star Medal |
Merlin Frederick Schneider (February 22, 1901 – November 15, 1970) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted as commanding officer of 22nd Marine Regiment during the Recapture of Guam in July 1944, for which he received the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.