Curtana † Sword of Mercy A Journal for the Study of the Military Chaplaincy Volume 4 Issue 1 (2013) Curtana: Sword of Mercy is published semiannually by Scriptorium Novum Press, LLC The New Scriptorium Seabeck, Washington † Table of Contents † Fore Words An Introduction to the Sixth Issue 3 Articles World Military Chaplain General’s Conference 5 by James Hoke Empowering Global Chaplaincies 11 by Rich Young An Overdue Medal of Honor 16 by Robert C. Stroud The Legacy of Father Mulcahy of M*A*S*H 25 An Interview with William Christopher Martial Poetry 83 Jim Cosgrove † James E. Martin C.S. Lewis † Robert C. Stroud Rupert Brooke † Walter Whitman Rudyard Kipling Curtana † Sword of Mercy is published semiannually by Scriptorium Novum Press, LLC. ISSN 2150- 5853. The purpose of the journal is to provide an independent forum for the preservation of military chaplaincy history and the discussion of issues of interest to those who care about military chaplaincy. Submissions and letters to the editor are welcome. Submissions are best preceded by an electronic query. The editorial office can be reached at 5965 Squirrel Place NW, Seabeck, Washington, United States of America, 98380 or [email protected]. All articles, editorials and other content of Curtana are copyrighted. Written permission is required for reproduction of any the contents except in the journal’s entirety (including this copyright notice). Curtana is not connected, in any way, with the United States Department of Defense, or any other governmental agency. The opinions expressed or implied in the journal are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editor or publisher. Additional information about the journal is available at justwar101.com. 2 | Curtana † Sword of Mercy Resurrected Biographies 104 Nicholas T. Allen † Benjamin W. Arnett, Jr. Emmons Paley Bond † William Hadley Brockway George R. Darrow † William Hammett Hunter George W. Prioleau † Gabriel Richard Eli F. Roberts † Oscar J.W. Scott Theophilus Steward † Henry McNeal Turner James Eli Wilson Curious Citations History & Humor, Parables & Pathos 128 Gleaned from an Eclectic Library of Publications Curtana † Sword of Mercy | 3 † Fore Words † An Introduction to the Sixth Issue Welcome to the sixth issue of Curtana † Sword of Mercy. We trust the special articles make the wait worthwhile. Unpacking the Contents We begin with a pair of articles that address the same subject from significantly different perspectives. The continent of Africa is arguably the most exciting locale for observing military chaplaincy today. It includes several chaplaincies with mature legacies, as well as a number of nascent experiments in providing chaplain care. Some countries currently without a chaplain corps, are considering reinstating one. It is exciting to observe how these countries seek the advice of more established chaplaincies, and then proceed to place their own, African imprimatur on the process. The two observations come from senior (retired) American chaplains who have assisted their African counterparts in this effort. The first through formal international military linkages, and the second via an independent, para-church ministry that focuses on servings Christians in the armed forces. For “transparency,” I will mention that your editor has assisted in the instruction of foreign chaplains under the auspices of the latter ministry. And, I can assure everyone from personal experience that the curriculum expressly seeks to instill within new chaplains the same commitment to providing interfaith ministry that characterizes military ministry in the United States. Our first article is written by James Hoke. He served as one of the coordinators of the first major international chaplaincy conference conducted in Africa, and offers an “official” perspective of what it accomplished. Like our next writer, Hoke completed a distinguished military career, retiring as a colonel in the Army. The second piece was contributed by Rich Young, who is the Executive Director of the International Association of Evangelical Chaplains. In that capacity, and in relationship with the Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching and Service, he has taught chaplains around the globe. 4 | Curtana † Sword of Mercy Our third article describes the ministry of a true hero. Recently, many decades after the close of the Korean War, Father Emil Kapaun was awarded the Medal of Honor. It was well-deserved. His example of being willing to lay down his life for the soldiers in his care will provide inspiration and example to chaplains of all faiths. Anyone who becomes half the shepherd Kapaun was will be an amazing chaplain indeed. The timing for the final article in this issue is rather providential. After considering the witness of a Korean War hero, we turn to a fictional veteran of that same conflict whose example continues to influence the formation of contemporary and future chaplains. The “article” is actually a rather casual interview conducted with William Christopher, who played Father Francis Mulcahy in M*A*S*H. The conversation ranges from his career to his personal life and back again. Fans will find it an enjoyable read, and chaplains just may gain an insight or two into what works in their own ministries. We have several pieces of unpublished poetry in this issue, from the pens of Jim Cosgrove and a new contributor, James Martin. We also include some historic poetry—most notably some of the poetry written by C.S. Lewis while a soldier during the First World War. (It should be noted, of course, that these were written during the atheist phase of his life.) Jonathan Newell provides a review of The Long Way Home: An American Journey from Ellis Island to the Great War. Reading it reminds one of how the Union army recruited immigrants as they were disembarking from ships during the War Between the States. It proves once again that immigrants have consistently done their share in defending their adopted homeland. Our regular features—biographies of military chaplains and random references to military ministry—complete the issue. Please enjoy it and recommend it to others. Special thanks go to Les Broadstreet and Nora Duggan for permission to reproduce their portraits of Fathers Kapaun and Mulcahy respectively. Curtana † Sword of Mercy | 5 † Articles † The First World Military Chaplain General’s Conference James Hoke It all began on Sunday, February 1, 2006 as aircraft began arriving at the Cape Town South Africa International Airport bringing over 100 delegates from 41 countries and five continents to the first ever World Military Chiefs of Chaplains Conference. Friendly and courteous members of the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) met the delegates and expertly guided us through the airport onto waiting vans and busses. We were then whisked off to our “home” for the next week, the Cape Sun Hotel, a beautiful venue to begin such an historic Conference! Upon arrival at the Cape Sun we were warmly greeted by uniformed SANDF Chaplains under the able supervision of Chaplain (Rev) Cornelis, given instructions for registration, and taken to our rooms. That evening, at the aptly named “Castle of Good Hope,” all the delegates, many with their spouses, met and renewed old friendships enjoyed the choral ensemble and learned how to play African drums. The atmosphere was relaxed and the address by the Deputy Minister of Defense, Mr. Fezile Bhengu, set the tone for the Conference whose theme was reconciliation and healing. In the following days the delegates would be challenged to think through how they will guide their respective national chaplaincies in response to the weighty matters the Conference Theme espoused. As the first to ever attempt to host and convene such a World Military Chaplains Conference the SANDF Chaplain General and his staff were under considerable pressure. However, this Conference did not come about overnight, but was the product of years of planning and transparent negotiating between Chaplain 6 | Curtana † Sword of Mercy General Cornelissen and myself who at the time was the United States European Command’s Staff Chaplain for African Military-to-Military Religious Affairs. Laying the Foundation for Shared Ministry The planning began on a cold and wintry evening at the United States Military Armed Forces Recreation Center’s Edelweiss Hotel in Garmisch, Germany on February 14, 2006 during the NATO Military Chief of Chaplain Conference where the Chaplain General of SANDF has been an invited guest since 1999. It was here that Chaplain General broached the subject with me for a World Chaplain General’s Conference. I immediately pledged my wholehearted support of Chaplain General’s idea. I would utilize the expertise that my office had accumulated over the past 17 years with sponsoring the NATO Chief Chaplains Conference to help make the World Conference a dream come true. I mention this to impress upon the reader that great and wonderful things, such as the World Chaplains Conference, seldom happen without the Blessings of God, deliberate planning and a lot of trust between peoples and Governments. This is especially true in today’s political climate. In the summer of 2002 I had been invited to South Africa, by then Chaplain General F.F. Gqiba, to work with a team of SANDF Military Chaplains on the second leg of developing the Masibambisane Project into a program that would stress ethics, morals and values. This project would become the CHATSEC Program. Which, in my humble opinion, remains the foremost HIV/AIDS prevention-training course available anywhere in the world today! I was immediately impressed with the dedication and spirituality of the South African Chaplains that I met and would work with. I became especially well acquainted with Chaplains Cornelissen, Makalima and Dill. Over the next seven years I would cement my friendship with these men and make new friends with a great number of African military chaplains.