| John Thomas Axton | |
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Colonel John Thomas Axton First Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army |
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| Born | July 28, 1870 Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Died | July 20, 1934 (aged 63) Washington, D.C. |
| Resting Place | Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1902 - 1928 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
Chaplain (Colonel) John Thomas Axton, USA (July 28, 1870 – July 20, 1934) was an American Army officer who served as the First Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army from 1920 to 1928.[1]
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| Preceded by None |
Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army 1920 – 1928 |
Succeeded by Edmund P. Easterbrook |
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