Thomas K. Chadwick is retired officer in the United States Navy

United States Navy

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 and Chaplain of the United States Coast Guard.

Biography

A native of Ohio

Ohio

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, Chadwick is an ordained Presbyterian minister. Chadwick is a graduate of Ohio University

Ohio University

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, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

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 and Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University

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. He is married with three children.

Career

Chadwick was commissioned a Navy chaplain candidate in 1971 and entered active duty in 1975. He would serve aboard the USS Harry E. Yarnell (CG-17)

USS Harry E. Yarnell (CG-17)

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, as well as with Fleet Marine Force

Fleet Marine Force

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 and the U.S. Atlantic Fleet

United States Fleet Forces Command

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. Chadwick held the position of Chaplain of the United States Coast Guard

United States Coast Guard

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 from 1992 to 1995 before retiring in 1998.

Awards he received include the Legion of Merit

Legion of Merit

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, the Meritorious Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal (United States)

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 with award star

Award star

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, the Navy Commendation Medal

Commendation Medal

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 with two award stars, the Coast Guard Commendation Medal

Commendation Medal

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 and the Lifesaving Medal

Lifesaving Medal

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