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The Army Chaplains' Department (AChD) was formed by Royal Warrant of 23 September 1796; [1] until then chaplains had been part of individual regiments, but not on the central establishment. Only Anglican chaplains were recruited until 1827, when Presbyterians were recognised, but not commissioned until 1858. [ 2 ]
Its collection is dedicated to the work of Army Chaplains throughout history in peacetime, under fire, and in captivity. The museum archives also hold material relating to the department and its history, including information on the four chaplains who have been awarded the Victoria Cross. There is a linked charity, The Museum Of The Royal Army ...
In the Royal Navy, chaplains have no rank other than "chaplain", while in the Army they hold commissioned relative rank but are universally referred to as "padre". On the foundation of the Royal Air Force Chaplains' Branch an attempt was made to amalgamate these differing systems by creating "relative rank", where rank is worn but without ...
The Archdeacon for the Royal Navy is the senior Anglican chaplain of the Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service. Since 2021, this has been Andrew Hillier. Until 1998, the most senior Anglican chaplain had also been head of the Chaplaincy Service as the Chaplain of the Fleet. Since then, chaplains from other denominations have also been able to be ...
The Royal Australian Army Chaplains' Department (RAAChD) is an all-officer corps of the Australian Army that provides ordained clergy to minister to the personnel of the Australian Army. [1] RAAChD chaplains belong to either one of several Christian churches, or to the Jewish faith.
Pages in category "Royal Army Chaplains' Department officers" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 216 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
William Francis 'Frank' Johnston, CB, QHC (29 June 1930 – 1 September 2023), was an Anglican priest and military chaplain. Between 1980 and 1986, he served as Chaplain-General to the Forces and head of the Royal Army Chaplains' Department, British Army.
Royal Army Chaplains' Department officers (1 C, 216 P) Pages in category "Royal Army Chaplains' Department" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.