John T. Axton
| 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
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1902 - 1928 |
| Rank |
 Colonel
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| Commands held | U.S. Army Chaplain Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |
 Distinguished Service Medal
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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.
John Thomas Axton was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 28, 1870. He attended Salt Lake public schools. Then, he attended Middlebury College in Vermont where he graduated with a Doctor in Divinity degree in 1919.
Axton served as general secretary for the Y.M.C.A. from 1893-1902.
Axton was appointed a chaplain with the United States Army in 1902.
Axton received the Army Distinguished Service Medal for his services during World War I.
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