| Patrick John Hessian | |
|---|---|
 Major General Patrick John Hessian 16th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army | |
| Born | May 20, 1928 |
| Died | September 8, 2007 (aged 79) |
| Place of birth | Belle Plaine, Minnesota |
| Place of death | Belle Plaine, Minnesota |
| Resting Place |
Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery Belle Plaine, Minnesota |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1958–1986 |
| Rank |
 Major General |
| Commands held | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |
 Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Purple Heart |
Chaplain (Major General) Patrick John Hessian, USA (May 20, 1928 – September 8, 2007) was an American Army officer who served as the 16th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1982 to 1986.[1]
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kermit D. Johnson |
Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army 1979–1982 |
Succeeded by Paul O. Forsberg |
| Preceded by Kermit D. Johnson |
Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army 1982–1986 |
Succeeded by Norris L. Einertson |
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