Charles I. Carpenter

Rev. Charles Irving Carpenter (January 13, 1906 – February 22, 1994) was an American pastor and the first Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.

For others of the same name, see Charles Carpenter.
Charles I. Carpenter
Born(1906-01-13)January 13, 1906
Wilmington, Delaware
DiedFebruary 22, 1994(1994-02-22) (aged 88)
Milford, Delaware
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Air Force
RankMajor general
Commands heldChief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsLegion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Belgium Military Cross

Early life and education

Born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1906, Carpenter was an ordained Methodist pastor.[1] He was a graduate of Bucknell University and Drew University.

Career

Carpenter originally joined the United States Army in 1936 and was assigned to Fort H. G. Wright.

In 1942, Carpenter was assigned to The Pentagon to establish chaplaincy work in the United States Army Air Forces. He was later reassigned to the United States Air Forces in Europe during the closing months of World War II. Following the war, he returned to The Pentagon.

After the creation of the United States Air Force, Carpenter was named the first Chief of Chaplains in 1948. The following year, he was appointed to the grade of Major General. Carpenter remained Chief of Chaplains until 1958, when he took up assignment at the United States Air Force Academy.

Awards he received include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster and the Belgian Military Cross, First Class.

Death

Carpenter died on February 22, 1994.

References
  1. "Chaplain (Major General) Charles I. Carpenter". United States Air Force. Retrieved 2013-12-29.
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