Ivan L. Bennett


Ivan L. Bennett
Portrait of CH (MG) Bennett, c.1953
Birth nameIvan Loveridge Bennett
Born(1892-04-18)April 18, 1892
North Carolina, U.S.
DiedJune 15, 1980(1980-06-15) (aged 88)
Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
Buried
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1918–1954
RankMajor general
CommandsU.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CCH)
Battles / wars
Awards
Alma mater
Spouse(s)Ruby Jenrette
Children3, including Ivan Jr.
ChurchSouthern Baptist Convention
Orders
Ordination1914

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.