Gerhardt W. Hyatt

Chaplain (Major General) Gerhardt Wilfred Hyatt, USA (July 1, 1916 – August 30, 1985) was an American Army officer who served as the 13th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1971 to 1975. He was ordained in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. After his retirement from the army, he became president of Concordia College in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Awards and decorations Distinguished Service MedalLegion of MeritBronze StarJoint Service Commendation MedalArmy Commendation Medal (with one bronze oak leaf cluster)Presidential Unit CitationArmy Meritorious Unit CommendationRepublic of Korea Presidential Unit CitationAmerican Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal World War II Victory MedalArmy of Occupation Medal National Defense Service Medal (with one bronze service star)Korean Service Medal (with two bronze service stars)Vietnam Service Medal (with four bronze service stars)Vietnam Armed Forces Honor MedalVietnam Staff Service MedalUnited Nations Service Medal for KoreaVietnam Campaign Medal

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