This article is about the American military chaplain. For his son, the physician and NYU administrator, see Ivan L. Bennett Jr..
| The Reverend Ivan L. Bennett | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of CH (MG) Bennett, c. 1953 | |
| Birth name | Ivan Loveridge Bennett |
| Born | April 18, 1892 |
| Died | June 15, 1980 (aged 88) |
| Place of birth | North Carolina, U.S. |
| Place of death | Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1918–1954 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands held | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CCH) |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | |
| Spouse(s) | Ruby Jenrette |
Ivan Loveridge Bennett (April 18, 1892 – June 15, 1980) was an American military chaplain who served as Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1952 to 1954.[1][2]
References[]
- ↑ Cook, Joan (June 18, 1980). "Gen. Ivan L. Bennett, 88, Chief Of Army Chaplain Corps in 50's". p. B5. https://www.nytimes.com/1980/06/18/archives/gen-ivan-l-bennett-88-chief-of-army-chaplain-corps-in-50s.html. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ↑ "Maj. Gen. Ivan Bennett, Chief of Army Chaplains". June 18, 1980. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1980/06/18/maj-gen-ivan-bennett-chief-of-army-chaplains/f89923c7-f7ce-4f9f-98fe-cf9b402100c6/. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
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