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] Einertson held degrees from Luther Theological Seminary and New York Theological Seminary. He was endorsed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.[3]
Norris Leonard Einertson | |
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![]() Major General Norris Leonard Einertson 17th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army | |
Born | Westbrook, Minnesota | August 6, 1930
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1961–1990 |
Rank | ![]() |
Commands | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Awards and decorations
editDistinguished 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 | |
Vietnam Service Medal (with four bronze service stars) | |
Armed Forces Reserve Medal | |
Army Service Ribbon | |
Overseas Service Ribbon | |
Vietnam Campaign Medal |
References
edit- ^ Marquis Who's Who on the Web
- ^ Cornell, George W (December 10, 1988). "Military chaplains tread fine line between faith, might". Anchorage Daily News.
- ^ Einertson, Norris (Winter 1990). "What do These Stones Mean?". Military Chaplains' Review: 15.