Edward L. R. Elson

The Reverend
Edward L. R. Elson
Elson photographed with military ribbons reflecting his U.S. Army Chaplain service in 1940s
BornDecember 23, 1906
Ohio
DiedAugust 25, 1993(1993-08-25) (aged 86)
Washington, DC
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Alma materAsbury College
OccupationPresbyterian minister
OfficeChaplain of the United States Senate
Term1969–1981
PredecessorFrederick Brown Harris
SuccessorRichard C. Halverson
Military career
BranchUnited States Army Reserve, United States Army
Service years1931–1944
RankColonel
UnitChaplain Corps

Edward Lee Roy Elson (December 23, 1906 – August 25, 1993) was a Presbyterian minister and Chaplain of the United States Senate.

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