Vizefeldwebel Gustav Schneidewind was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.

He began his military service in the German Army in the 97th Infantry Regiment on 13 October 1911.

He scored his first aerial victory on 21 July; at 1530 hours, he shot down a Sopwith Pup from No.

[3] With the turn of the year, Schneidewind changed theaters; from service on the Western Front, he was transferred to the Middle East.

He was claimed as a victory by Carrick Paul and William Weir, who were crewing a Bristol F.2 Fighter.