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The Four Chaplains, also referred to as the Immortal Chaplains or the Dorchester Chaplains, were four chaplains who died rescuing civilian and military personnel as the American troop ship SS Dorchester sank on February 3, 1943, in what has been referred to as the one of the worst sea disasters of World War II. [1]
The Four Chaplains' Medal was a decoration approved by an Act of Congress on July 14, 1960 (P.L. 86-656, 74 Stat. 521). [1] The decoration recognizes the heroic actions of four Army Chaplains during World War II.
Jan. 30—BLUFFTON — The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 plans to observe the sacrifice of four men who served as armed forces chaplains. According to a recent press release, the men served in ...
The award is named for The Four Chaplains, also referred to as the "Immortal Chaplains" or the "Dorchester Chaplains", who died rescuing civilian and military personnel as the troopship SS Dorchester sank on February 3, 1943. [12] The Four Chaplains each helped other Soldiers board lifeboats and gave up their own life jackets when the supply ...
Jul. 6—LOS LUNAS — When American Legion Post 85 was revived in September 2022, after the pandemic, its members viewed it as a great opportunity to chart a new course for their post. And this ...
Five newly-discovered veterans of Erie County who died in World War II will have their names read at an Erie County Veterans Memorial Park ceremony. Honoring those who lost their lives: Memorial ...
George L. Fox was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, in 1900, one of five children.At 17 he ran away to join the army and served on the Western Front during World War I as a medical orderly, receiving the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, and the Croix de Guerre for his meritorious service.
Nov. 13—Local veterans were honored during a Veterans Day ceremony Saturday, Nov. 11 at the American Legion Post 111 in Newton. In addition to a volley of rifle fire and the sounding of the Taps ...