Thaddeus F. Malanowski

Thaddeus F. Malanowski (November 30, 1922 – January 23, 2020) was an American Catholic priest who served as the Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army. He was the first Polish-American to be in this position.[1][2][3]

Thaddeus F. Malanowski
Born(1922-11-30)November 30, 1922
Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedJanuary 23, 2020(2020-01-23) (aged 97)
Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankBrigadier general
Commands heldDeputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army

A native of Stamford, Connecticut, Malanowski was an ordained Roman Catholic priest for the Diocese of Norwich and served at his home parish of Holy Name of Jesus in Stamford, CT following his retirement from active ministry.[4] In 1973, he was given the title of Monsignor by Pope Paul VI. He was a close friend of Elvis Presley.[5]

Career

Malanowski was commissioned an officer in the United States Army in 1949. From 1951 to 1954, he served with NATO as a member of the 43rd Infantry Division. Other assignments he was given include serving at Headquarters, United States Army Europe before he was named Deputy Chief of Chaplains with the rank of Brigadier General. He held this position until his retirement in 1978.

Awards he has received include the Legion of Merit, the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters.

Malanowski also served on the Haitian Health Foundation Board of Directors from 1985 until his death in January 2020 at the age of 97.[6]

References
  1. "PLAV Welcome". plav.org. Retrieved 2014-09-21.
  2. Who's who in Polish America. Bicentennial Publishing Corporation. 1996.
  3. "Thaddeus F. Malanowski". Legacy. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  4. "U. S. Army Brigadier General Msgr. Malanowski awarded 2003 Orchard Lake Fidelitas Medal". Orchard Lake Good News. Retrieved 2011-10-02.
  5. "Greenwich Old Timer's Bios". Greenwich Time. Retrieved 2011-10-02.
  6. Monsignor Thaddeus F. Malanowski, 97
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