Ivan L. Bennett

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]

Born

Ivan Loveridge Bennett

(1892-04-18)April 18, 1892

North Carolina, U.S.

DiedJune 15, 1980(1980-06-15) (aged 88)

Arlington, Virginia, U.S.

Buried

Arlington National Cemetery

Allegiance United States

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The Reverend Ivan L. Bennett
Portrait of CH (MG) Bennett, c. 1953
Born	Ivan Loveridge Bennett (1892-04-18)April 18, 1892 North Carolina, U.S.
Died	June 15, 1980(1980-06-15) (aged 88) Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army
Service years	1918–1954
Rank	Major general
Commands	U.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CCH)
Conflicts	World War I World War II Korean War
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit
Education	Wake Forest College LaSalle Extension University
Spouse	Ruby Jenrette
Children	3, including Ivan Jr.
Church	Southern Baptist Convention
Orders
Ordination	1914

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