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 | |
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| Born | September 28, 1947 Shellman, Georgia, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1969–2006 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands held | Chaplain of the Coast Guard |
| Awards |  Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal Commendation Medal |
| Spouse(s) |
Sharon Elizabeth Berry
(m. 1972) |
Biography edit
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 edit
Gilbert was commissioned as an officer in the United States 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 edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Reverend Leroy Gilbert, Ph.D" (PDF). University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Retrieved 2011-09-30.