A Priest Forever: What Sets Apart the Catholic Chaplains Killed in Action in Vietnam

The celebration of 250 years of ministry to soldiers, sailors, marines, and coast guardsmen, is a fitting time to reflect on those who sacrificed for God and Country.The Vietnam War witnessed some of the American military's most vicious combat, mixing pitched battles with counterinsurgency.American military chaplains served with great courage and distinction in all areas of the war.Little is written about those chaplains killed on the front lines ministering under enemy fire.Little consideration has

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Journal
Military Chaplaincy Review
Published
2026-01-09
DOI
https://doi.org/10.65589/001c.154838
Primary Topic
Vietnamese History and Culture Studies
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A Priest Forever: What Sets Apart the Catholic Chaplains Killed in Action in Vietnam

Sam McPeak
Military Chaplaincy Review
Vietnamese History and Culture Studies
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A Priest Forever: What Sets Apart the Catholic Chaplains Killed in Action in Vietnam

Sam McPeak
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Abstract

The celebration of 250 years of ministry to soldiers, sailors, marines, and coast guardsmen, is a fitting time to reflect on those who sacrificed for God and Country.The Vietnam War witnessed some of the American military's most vicious combat, mixing pitched battles with counterinsurgency.American military chaplains served with great courage and distinction in all areas of the war.Little is written about those chaplains killed on the front lines ministering under enemy fire.Little consideration has

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