James Hugh O'Neill

Rt. Rev. Msgr. James Hugh O'Neill (January 14, 1892 – April 17, 1972) was an American Catholic priest who served as a chaplain in the United States Army from 1926 to 1952, rising to the rank of brigadier general. While serving as chaplain of the Third United States Army during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, he composed the famous "Weather Prayer" at the request of the Third Army's commander, General George S. Patton.

James Hugh O'Neill
Chaplain (Brigadier General) James Hugh O'Neill
3rd Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army
BornJanuary 14, 1892
Chicago, Illinois
DiedApril 17, 1972(1972-04-17) (aged 80)
Pueblo, Colorado
Buried
Roselawn Cemetery
Pueblo, Colorado
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1926 – 1952
Rank Brigadier General
Battles/wars
  • World War II
Awards
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