John Macpherson Almond CMG CBE (1 August 1871 – 17 September 1939) was an Anglican priest in Canada in the first half of the 20th century.
[1] Born in Shigawake, Quebec, Almond was educated at Bishop's University, Lennoxville.
[1] During the Second Boer War he served as a chaplain with the Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry.
In 1911, he became regimental chaplain for the 6th Duke of Connaught's Royal Canadian Hussars.
During his service at the front and with Canadian Military Forces in England, his efforts to improve services and the reputation of Canadian Military Chaplains would allow him to develop a close professional relationship with several senior Canadian commanders, including Lieutenant General Sir Richard Turner and Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Currie, who appreciated his no-nonsense attitude and his dedication.