John F. Albert

For others of the same name, see John Albert.

John Francis Albert (March 28, 1915 – August 1, 1989) was Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.

John F. Albert
Born	March 28, 1915 Rochester, New York
Died	August 1, 1989 (aged 74)
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army  United States Air Force
Years of service	1945 – 1947 (Army) 1947 – 1972 (Air Force)
Rank	brigadier general
Commands	Deputy Chief of Chaplains
Awards	Legion of Merit Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster Army Commendation Medal

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.