John F. Albert
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John F. Albert
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| Born | 1915 Rochester, New York |
| Died | August 1, 1989 (aged 74) |
| Allegiance |  United States |
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 United States Army United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1945 – 1947 (Army) 1947 – 1972 (Air Force) |
| Rank | brigadier general |
| Commands held | Deputy Chief of Chaplains |
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John F. Albert was Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.
Biography
Albert was born in Rochester, New York in 1915. He graduated from St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry and was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1941. In 1969, he was given the title of Monsignor by Pope Paul VI.[1] He died on August 1, 1989.
Military career
Albert originally joined the United States Army in 1945 before transferring to the Air Force after its inception. In 1970, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and became Deputy Chief of Chaplains later that year. He retired in 1972.
Awards he received include the Legion of Merit, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster and the Army Commendation Medal.
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- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry alumni
- 1915 births
- 1989 deaths
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