John P. McDonough (chaplain)

John P. McDonough (May 24, 1928 – November 17, 2021) was an American Air Force officer who served as Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.[1]

For others of the same name, see John McDonough.
John P. McDonough
Born(1928-05-24)May 24, 1928
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedNovember 17, 2021(2021-11-17) (aged 93)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1963–1991
RankMajor general
Commands heldChief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force
AwardsLegion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal, Outstanding Unit Award

Early life and education

Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1928, McDonough was an ordained Catholic priest.[2] He was a graduate of Saint John's Seminary.

Career

McDonough joined the United States Air Force in 1963 and was stationed at Eglin Air Force Base.

In 1982, McDonough became Command Chaplain at Headquarters, United States Air Forces in Europe. From there, he served as Command Chaplain at Headquarters, Tactical Air Command from 1984 until 1985, when he became Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force. He was promoted to Chief of Chaplains with the rank of major general in 1988 and held the position until his retirement in 1991.

Awards he received include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Army Commendation Medal and the Outstanding Unit Award.

After his military retirement in 1991, Msgr. McDonough was named the 12th Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Peabody, Massachusetts.[3]

Personal life

McDonough died in Boston on November 17, 2021, at the age of 93.[4]

References
  1. Jorgensen, Daniel B. (1991). "Air Force Chaplains".
  2. "Chaplain (Major General) John P. McDonough". United States Air Force. Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2011-10-03.
  3. "About Our Parish".
  4. Ch, Maj Gen John P. McDonough, Air Force Chaplain Corps
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