Organizers of the region’s biannual Chapel of Four Chaplains ceremonies, honoring four religious leaders who sacrificed their lives when an American transport ship was torpedoed and sunk during World ...
Feb. 3 is the 82nd anniversary of the sinking of the USAT Dorchester in the north Atlantic Ocean by a German U-boat. A ...
An annual tradition took place at American Legion posts across the country Sunday to honor four fallen chaplains.
The service today, held at Lowville’s American Legion, honored the heroes with the lighting of four candles and the retelling ...
Organizers of the region’s biannual Chapel of Four Chaplains ceremonies, honoring four religious leaders who sacrificed their lives when an American transport ship was torpedoed and sunk during World ...
Feb. 3 is the 82nd anniversary of the sinking of the USAT Dorchester in the north Atlantic Ocean by a German U-boat.
Among the many tragedies that occurred during World War II, the 1943 sinking of the USAT Dorchester stands out for the show of unity and courage it spurred: the sight ...
American Legion Post 15 in Sioux Fall is hosting a Four Chaplains Remembrance Service. It’s in honor of four chaplains who ...
American Legion Post 189 will host a commemorative service honoring the Four Chaplains on Monday, February 3rd, at 11 a.m. at ...
After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold during WWII.
The chaplains were seen grouped, arm-in-arm, together on the keel of the ship as it was swallowed up into the depths of the ocean.
As recalled by the non-profit Stories Behind the Stars organization, the disaster on Feb. 3, 1943 created one of World War II’s most enduring symbols of valor, service and sacrifice, the four ...