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
Major General Norris Leonard Einertson
17th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army
Born (1930-08-06) August 6, 1930
Westbrook, Minnesota
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1961–1990
Rank Major General
Commands heldU.S. Army Chaplain Corps
Battles/warsVietnam War
Awards Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal

Awards and decorations

Distinguished Service Medal (with one bronze oak leaf cluster)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal (with two bronze oak leaf clusters)
Army Commendation Medal (with one bronze oak leaf cluster)
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal (with four bronze service stars)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Vietnam Campaign Medal

References

  1. Marquis Who's Who on the Web
  2. Cornell, George W (December 10, 1988). "Military chaplains tread fine line between faith, might". Anchorage Daily News.
  3. Einertson, Norris (Winter 1990). "What do These Stones Mean?". Military Chaplains' Review: 15.

Further reading

Military offices
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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