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 |
| ||||||||||