Patrick J. Hessian

Military career Hessian entered the United States Army Reserve in 1958 as a 1st Lieutenant. He entered active duty on 29 August 1963, as a member of the 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division.

In 1979, Hessian was promoted to brigadier general and was nominated by Ronald Reagan as the deputy chief of chaplains.

During his time as Chief of Chaplains, one of Hessian's primary focuses was the spirituality and spiritual well-being of chaplains.

Later life After retiring from the military, Hessian served as the Director of Development for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis from 1988 to 1991 before retiring from full-time ministry.

Awards and decorations

Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal Army Commendation Medal Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit CitationVietnam Civil Actions Unit CitationNational Defense Service MedalVietnam Service MedalArmed Forces Reserve MedalArmy Service RibbonOverseas Service RibbonVietnam Gallantry CrossVietnam Campaign Medal