Ivan Loveridge Bennett (April 18, 1892 – June 15, 1980) was an American military chaplain who served as Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1952 to 1954.[1][2]
Ivan L. Bennett | |
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_Ivan_L._Bennett.jpg) Portrait of CH (MG) Bennett, c. 1953 | |
| Birth name | Ivan Loveridge Bennett |
| Born | April 18, 1892 North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | June 15, 1980 (aged 88) Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1918–1954 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CCH) |
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| Spouse(s) | Ruby Jenrette |
| Children | 3, including Ivan Jr. |
| Church | Southern Baptist Convention |
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| Ordination | 1914 |
References
edit- ^ Cook, Joan (June 18, 1980). "Gen. Ivan L. Bennett, 88, Chief Of Army Chaplain Corps in 50's". The New York Times. Vol. 129, no. 44618 (Late City ed.). p. B5. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ "Maj. Gen. Ivan Bennett, Chief of Army Chaplains". The Washington Post. June 18, 1980. Retrieved December 18, 2023.