Robert F. Burt

Robert F. Burt

Rear Admiral Robert F. Burt
24th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy
Born March 3, 1948
Springfield, Oregon
Died January 27, 2014[1]
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1970 – 2010
Rank Rear Admiral

Chaplain (Rear Admiral) Robert F. Burt, USN, was an American Navy officer who served as the 24th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy from 2006 to 2010.

Early Career and Education

Burt joined the United States Navy in 1970, where he served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk after completing boot camp at the Naval Training Center Orlando, Florida. He finished his enlisted service in 1977. Afterwards, he obtained a bachelor's degree at Eugene Bible College and became a minister of the Open Bible Standard Churches.

Decorations

Admiral Burt received the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy Commendation Medal (two awards) and various service and campaign awards.

[2] He is buried at Tahoma National Cemetery.[3]

References

External links

Media related to Robert F. Burt at Wikimedia Commons

Military offices
Preceded by
Louis V. Iasiello
Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy
2003–2006
Succeeded by
Alan T. Baker
Preceded by
Louis V. Iasiello
Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps
2003–2006
Succeeded by
Alan T. Baker
Preceded by
Louis V. Iasiello
Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy
2006–2010
Succeeded by
Mark L. Tidd
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