John F. Albert

John Francis Albert (March 28, 1915 - August 1, 1989) was Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.

For others of the same name, see John Albert.
John F. Albert
BornMarch 28, 1915
Rochester, New York
DiedAugust 1, 1989 (aged 74)
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
 United States Air Force
Years of service1945 – 1947 (Army)
1947 – 1972 (Air Force)
Rankbrigadier general
Commands heldDeputy Chief of Chaplains
Awards

Biography

Albert was born in Rochester, New York in 1915. He graduated from St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry and was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1941. In 1969, he was given the title of Monsignor by Pope Paul VI.[1] He died on August 1, 1989.

Military career

Albert originally joined the United States Army in 1945 before transferring to the Air Force after its inception. In 1970, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and became Deputy Chief of Chaplains later that year. He retired in 1972.

Awards he received include the Legion of Merit, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster and the Army Commendation Medal.

References
  1. "Chaplain (Brigadier General) John F. Albert". United States Air Force. Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
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