Gerhardt W. Hyatt
Chaplain (Major General) Gerhardt Wilfred Hyatt, USA (July 1, 1916 – August 30, 1985) was an American Army officer who served as the 13th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1971 to 1975.[1] He was ordained in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. After his retirement from the Army he became President of Concordia College in St. Paul, Minnesota.[2]
Gerhardt Wilfred Hyatt | |
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 Major General Gerhardt Wilfred Hyatt 13th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army | |
| Born | July 1, 1916 Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | August 30, 1985 (aged 69) Arlington, Virginia |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1945–1975 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands held | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards |  Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
Awards and decorations
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Distinguished Service Medal |
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Legion of Merit |
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Bronze Star |
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Joint Service Commendation Medal |
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Army Commendation Medal (with one bronze oak leaf cluster) |
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Presidential Unit Citation |
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Army Meritorious Unit Commendation |
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Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation |
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American Campaign Medal |
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Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal |
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World War II Victory Medal |
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Army of Occupation Medal |
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National Defense Service Medal (with one bronze service star) |
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Korean Service Medal (with two bronze service stars) |
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Vietnam Service Medal (with four bronze service stars) |
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Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal |
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Vietnam Staff Service Medal |
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United Nations Service Medal for Korea |
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Vietnam Campaign Medal |
Gallery
References
- Unknown (September 1, 1985). "GERHARDT W. HYATT, 69, DIES: EX-CHIEF OF ARMY CHAPLAINS". The New York Times. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
- Hyatt, Gerhardt (Summer 1978). "The Special Ministry of the Chief of Chaplains". Military Chaplains' Review: 1.
Further reading
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| Preceded by Francis L. Sampson |
Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army 1971 – 1975 |
Succeeded by Orris E. Kelly |
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