Norris L. Einertson

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
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch 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

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]

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
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
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.

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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