Norris L. Einertson
Chaplain (Major General) Norris Leonard Einertson, USA (born August 6, 1930)[1] is a retired American Army officer who served as the 17th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1986 to 1990.[2] Einertson held degrees from Luther Theological Seminary and New York Theological Seminary. He was endorsed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.[3]
Norris Leonard Einertson | |
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 Major General Norris Leonard Einertson 17th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army | |
| Born | August 6, 1930 Westbrook, Minnesota |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1961–1990 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands held | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |  Distinguished Service Medal  Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal |
Awards and decorations
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Distinguished Service Medal (with one bronze oak leaf cluster) |
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Legion of Merit |
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Bronze Star |
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Meritorious Service Medal (with two bronze oak leaf clusters) |
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Army Commendation Medal (with one bronze oak leaf cluster) |
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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 (with four bronze service stars) |
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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 Campaign Medal |
References
- Marquis Who's Who on the Web
- Cornell, George W (December 10, 1988). "Military chaplains tread fine line between faith, might". Anchorage Daily News.
- Einertson, Norris (Winter 1990). "What do These Stones Mean?". Military Chaplains' Review: 15.
Further reading
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Paul O. Forsberg |
Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army 1985–1986 |
Succeeded by Charles J. McDonnell |
| Preceded by Patrick J. Hessian |
Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army 1986–1990 |
Succeeded by Matthew A. Zimmerman, Jr. |
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