John H. Eastwood
John H. Eastwood (May 12, 1911 – February 13, 2007) was an American author, seminary professor, army chaplain, and church pastor. He grew up in rural Nebraska and earned a Doctor of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1941. He served in the United States Army 464th Bombardment Group during World War II, starting at Herington Army Airfield and later in Italy. His final position was as the pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Hammond, Indiana, a church that he led to triple in size during his leadership.
- "Our future is made sacred by their sacrifice."--Chaplain John H. Eastwood to the 464th's surviving airmen just after V-E Day 1945
John H. Eastwood | |
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John & Shirley Eastwood, circa 1941 | |
| Born | John H. Eastwood May 12, 1911 Pawnee County, Nebraska |
| Died | February 13, 2007 (aged 95) Munster, Indiana |
| Education | B.A. Tarkio College D.D. Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Occupation(s) | Evangelist, Chaplain |
| Spouse(s) |
Shirley Eastwood
(m. 1941–2007)(his death) |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Writings | Pastoral Counseling in the Parish Setting Bees, Sparrows, Old Prince, and The Prince of Peace The Wonder of Grace |
Offices held | Chaplain, United States Army Air Corps Pastor |
| Title | Doctor |
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