Ivan L. Bennett

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.
DiedJune 15, 1980(1980-06-15) (aged 88)
Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
Burial place
Arlington National Cemetery
Education
SpouseRuby Jenrette
Children3, including Ivan Jr.
Military career
Allegiance United States
Branch
United States Army
Service years
1918–1954
Rank
Major general
CommandsU.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CCH)
Conflicts
Awards
ChurchSouthern Baptist Convention
Orders
Ordination1914

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.

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ "Maj. Gen. Ivan Bennett, Chief of Army Chaplains". The Washington Post. June 18, 1980. Retrieved December 18, 2023.