Leroy Gilbert Explained

Leroy Gilbert
Birth Date:28 September 1947
Birth Place:Shellman, Georgia, U.S.
Allegiance: United States
Branch:United States Navy
Serviceyears:1969–2006
Rank:Captain
Commands:Chaplain of the Coast Guard
Awards: Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Commendation Medal

Leroy Gilbert (born September 28, 1947)[1] is a former officer in the United States Navy and Chaplain of the United States Coast Guard.

Biography

A native of Albany, Georgia, Gilbert is an ordained Baptist pastor.[2] Gilbert holds a B.A. from American Baptist College, an M.Div. from Howard University, an S.T.M. from Yale Divinity School, and M.A. from United States International University, an Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University and a Ph.D. from Regent University. He is married with one daughter.

Career

Gilbert was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy in 1969. He served as Chaplain of the United States Coast Guard from 1998 to 2002 before retiring in 2006. Currently, he is serving as a pastor in Washington, D.C.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Martin, H. Lawrence . History of the Chaplain Corps, United States Navy . Gilbert, Leroy . 1984 . VIII . 59 . U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps . 2020-12-23.
  2. Web site: Reverend Leroy Gilbert, Ph.D. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. 2011-09-30.