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FReeper Canteen ~ The Four Chaplains ~ 04 February 2021
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The Four Chaplains, also sometimes referred to as the Immortal Chaplains or the Dorchester Chaplains were four United States Army chaplains who gave their lives to save other civilian and military personnel as the troop ship USAT Dorchester sank on February 3, 1943, during World War II. They helped other soldiers board lifeboats and gave up their own life jackets when the supply ran out. The chaplains joined arms, said prayers, and sang hymns as they went down with the ship.
Dorchester, and the selfless acts of four Army chaplains aboard, is remembered Sunday, Feb. 7.
Every year, American Legion posts nationwide commemorate the selfless acts of the four chaplains on or near Feb. 3, 1943 – the day
Dorchester was crossing the North Atlantic, transporting troops to an American base in Greenland, when it was struck by a torpedo fired from a German U-boat. Through interfaith services, memorial ceremonies and other solemn events, members of the American Legion Family honor the chaplains and 668 other men who died when
Dorchester sank.
While the current pandemic may alter how American Legion posts observe Feb. 7, a Four Chaplains Day guide is available on The American Legion s publications web page. The guide provides a brief bio of the four chaplains, how to observe Four Chaplains Day, and the story of the four chaplains of different faiths who, in sacrificing their lives, created a unique legacy of brotherhood.