| John Thomas Axton | |
|---|---|
 Colonel John Thomas Axton First Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army | |
| Born | July 28, 1870 |
| Died | July 20, 1934 (aged 63) |
| Place of birth | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Place of death | Washington, D.C. |
| Resting Place |
Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1902 - 1928 |
| Rank |
 Colonel |
| Commands held | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |
 Distinguished Service Medal |
Chaplain (Colonel) John Thomas Axton, USA (July 28, 1870 – July 20, 1934) was an American Army officer who served as the First Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1920 to 1928.[1]
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- ↑ Hewes, James E. (1983). PRINCIPAL OFFICIALS OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, 1900-1963. U.S. Government Printing Office. http://www.history.army.mil/books/root/appB.htm.
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