Patrick J. Hessian
Chaplain (Major General) Patrick John Hessian (May 20, 1928 – September 8, 2007) was a United States Army officer who served as the 16th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1982 to 1986. He was ordained in 1953, and attended seminary at the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity in St. Paul, MN.[1]
Patrick John Hessian | |
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 Major General Patrick John Hessian 16th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army | |
| Born | May 20, 1928 Belle Plaine, Minnesota |
| Died | September 8, 2007 (aged 79) Belle Plaine, Minnesota |
| Resting Place | Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Minnesota |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
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| Years of service | 1958–1986 |
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| Commands held | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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Awards and decorations
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Soldier's Medal |
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Bronze Star Medal |
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Purple Heart |
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Meritorious Service Medal |
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Air Medal |
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Army Commendation Medal |
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation |
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Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation |
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National Defense Service Medal |
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Vietnam Service Medal |
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Armed Forces Reserve Medal |
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Army Service Ribbon |
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Overseas Service Ribbon |
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross |
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Vietnam Campaign Medal |
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References
- "Previous Award Recipients – The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity – University of St. Thomas – Minnesota". www.stthomas.edu. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
Further reading
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kermit D. Johnson |
Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army 1979–1982 |
Succeeded by Paul O. Forsberg |
| Preceded by Kermit D. Johnson |
Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army 1982–1986 |
Succeeded by Norris L. Einertson |
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