About Edwin R. Chess
Lived 1913 – 2000 (aged 87). Edwin R. Chess was an American military officer and catholic priest.
Edwin Ralph Chess (February 12, 1913 – June 12, 2000) was a major general and Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.
Early life He was born Edwin R. Czeslawski in Chicago, Illinois, in 1913 to Anna Zdonek and Mieczyslaw "Charles" Czeslawski. He attended Saint Mary of the Lake Seminary and DePaul University. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on April 3, 1937. In 1962, he was given the title of monsignor by Pope John XXIII.
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Who was Edwin R. Chess?
United States Air Force general
When was Edwin R. Chess born?
Edwin R. Chess was born on 12 February 1913 in Chicago.
When did Edwin R. Chess die?
Edwin R. Chess died on 12 June 2000 in San Antonio Military Medical Center.
What was Edwin R. Chess's occupation?
Edwin R. Chess was a military officer and catholic priest.
What nationality was Edwin R. Chess?
Edwin R. Chess was American.
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