Leroy Gilbert

Leroy Gilbert (born September 28, 1947)[1] is a former officer in the United States Navy and Chaplain of the United States Coast Guard.

Leroy Gilbert
Born (1947-09-28) September 28, 1947
Shellman, Georgia, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1969–2006
RankCaptain
Commands heldChaplain of the Coast Guard
Awards Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Commendation Medal
Spouse(s)
Sharon Elizabeth Berry
(m. 1972)

Biography

A native of Albany, Georgia, Gilbert is an ordained Baptist pastor.[2] Gilbert holds a B.A. from American Baptist College, an M.Div. from Howard University, an S.T.M. from Yale Divinity School, and M.A. from United States International University, an Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University and a Ph.D. from Regent University. He is married with one daughter.

Career

Gilbert was commissioned an officer in the Navy in 1969. He served as Chaplain of the United States Coast Guard from 1998 to 2002 before retiring in 2006. Currently, he is serving as a pastor in Washington, D.C.

References

  1. Martin, H. Lawrence (1984). "Gilbert, Leroy". History of the Chaplain Corps, United States Navy. Vol. VIII. U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps. p. 59. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  2. "Reverend Leroy Gilbert, Ph.D" (PDF). University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
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