Domestic News June 23, 1958

The Adak Sun

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rear Adm. George A. Russo, Rear Adm. Edward B. Harp Jr.

Q: What keywords are associated?

Navy Chaplains, Russo Appointment, Harp Reassignment, Military Clergy

Adak, Alaska

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What is this article about?

In Washington, Rear Adm. George A. Russo has succeeded Rear Adm. Edward B. Harp Jr. as Chief of Navy Chaplains, with Harp reassigned to the 11th Naval District while retaining his rank.

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ADM. RUSSO Named as Chaplains' Chief

Washington. Rear Adm. George A. Russo has succeeded Rear Adm. Edward B. Harp Jr. as Chief of Navy Chaplains.
Admiral Harp, who has headed Navy clergymen since February 1953, has been named Chaplain of the 11th Naval District, retaining his present two-star rank.
The tenth Chief of Chaplains, Adm. Russo was formerly assigned to duty in the Bureau of Naval Personnel.
Chaplain Harp is a minister of Christ's Reformed Church; Chaplain Russo, a Catholic priest. (AFPS)

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Military

What keywords are associated?

Navy Chaplains Russo Appointment Harp Reassignment Military Clergy

What entities or persons were involved?

Rear Adm. George A. Russo Rear Adm. Edward B. Harp Jr.

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Key Persons

Rear Adm. George A. Russo Rear Adm. Edward B. Harp Jr.

Outcome

admiral harp reassigned to chaplain of the 11th naval district, retaining two-star rank.

Event Details

Rear Adm. George A. Russo succeeded Rear Adm. Edward B. Harp Jr. as Chief of Navy Chaplains. Admiral Harp had headed Navy clergymen since February 1953. Adm. Russo was formerly in the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Chaplain Harp is a minister of Christ's Reformed Church; Chaplain Russo is a Catholic priest.