Ivan L. Bennett Explained

Honorific Prefix:The Reverend
Ivan L. Bennett
Birth Name:Ivan Loveridge Bennett
Birth Date:18 April 1892
Birth Place:North Carolina, U.S.
Death Place:Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
Placeofburial:Arlington National Cemetery
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1918–1954
Rank:Major general
Commands:U.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CCH)
Spouse:Ruby Jenrette
Children:3, including Ivan Jr.
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Church:Southern Baptist Convention
Ordination:1914

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Joan. Cook. Gen. Ivan L. Bennett, 88, Chief Of Army Chaplain Corps in 50's. The New York Times. June 18, 1980. 129. 44618. Late City. B5. December 18, 2023.
  2. News: Maj. Gen. Ivan Bennett, Chief of Army Chaplains. The Washington Post. June 18, 1980. December 18, 2023.