Thomas K. Chadwick

Thomas Keith Chadwick[1] is retired officer in the United States Navy and former Chaplain of the United States Coast Guard.

Thomas K. Chadwick
Born (1949-05-27) May 27, 1949[1]
Xenia, Ohio[1]
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1971–1998
RankCaptain[2]
AwardsLegion of Merit

Biography

A native of Ohio, Chadwick is an ordained Presbyterian minister.[3] Chadwick is a graduate of Ohio University, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and Pepperdine University. He is married with three sons and six grandchildren: William, Callum, Wesley, Natalie, Caroline and Alexander.

Career

Chadwick was commissioned a Navy chaplain candidate in 1971 and entered active duty in 1975. He would serve aboard the USS Harry E. Yarnell (CG-17), as well as with Fleet Marine Force and the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. His promotion to Captain was approved in 1991.[2] Chadwick held the position of Chaplain of the United States Coast Guard from 1992 to 1995 before retiring in 1998.

Awards he received include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal with award star, the Navy Commendation Medal with two award stars, the Coast Guard Commendation Medal and the Lifesaving Medal.

References
  1. Martin, H. Lawrence (1984). "Chadwick, Thomas Keith". History of the Chaplain Corps, United States Navy. U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  2. "PN192 — Navy". U.S. Congress. 1991-05-15. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  3. "Thomas K. Chadwick". Presbyterian Council for Chaplains and Military Personnel. Archived from the original on 2010-06-01. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
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