John H. Eastwood | |
|---|---|
 John & Shirley Eastwood, circa 1941 | |
| Born | John H. Eastwood May 12, 1911 |
| Died | February 13, 2007 (aged 95) |
| Education | B.A. Tarkio College D.D. Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Occupation(s) | Evangelist, Chaplain |
| Spouse(s) |
Shirley Eastwood
(m. 1941–2007)(his death) |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Writings | Pastoral Counseling in the Parish Setting Bees, Sparrows, Old Prince, and The Prince of Peace The Wonder of Grace |
Offices held | Chaplain, United States Army Air Corps Pastor |
| Title | Doctor |
John H. Eastwood (May 12, 1911 – February 13, 2007) was an American author, seminary professor, army chaplain,[1] and church pastor. He grew up in rural Nebraska and earned a Doctor of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1941.[2] He served in the United States Army 464th Bombardment Group during World War II,[3] starting at Herington Army Airfield and later in Italy. His final position was as the pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Hammond, Indiana,[4] a church that he led to triple in size during his leadership.[5]
- "Our future is made sacred by their sacrifice."--Chaplain John H. Eastwood to the 464th's surviving airmen just after V-E Day 1945[6]
- ^ Shepherd, Raymond F. On Wings of the Wind. pp. 62–64.
- ^ "SEMINARY TO GIVE 71 DEGREES TODAY; Princeton Theological to Hold 129th Commencement". New York Times. May 13, 1941. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
- ^ "The Last Sortie: John H. Eastwood". The 464th in WWII. Archived from the original on April 12, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
- ^ "The History of a People". Covenant Presbyterian Church. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
- ^ "Church Triples Its Space". Chicago Tribune. November 26, 1961. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
- ^ "My Father's Story: Staff Sgt. John T. Dempsey". Family Veterans of World War II. Retrieved September 24, 2012.