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.

The Reverend

Ivan L. Bennett
Portrait of CH (MG) Bennett, c.1953
Birth nameIvan Loveridge Bennett
Born(1892-04-18)April 18, 1892
North Carolina, U.S.
DiedJune 15, 1980(1980-06-15) (aged 88)
Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1918–1954
RankMajor general
Commands heldU.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CCH)
Battles/wars
Awards
Alma mater
Spouse(s)Ruby Jenrette
Children3, including Ivan Jr.
ChurchSouthern Baptist Convention
Orders
Ordination1914
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