Poland in Mahoning County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Four Heroic Chaplains

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 12, 2011

1. Four Heroic Chaplains Marker

Inscription.
Honoring the
Four Heroic Chaplains
who gave their life jackets that four soldiers
might live. The S.S. Dorchester was torpedoed
February 3, 1943. As it sank, the four were seen
linked arm in arm, heads uplifted in prayer.

Lt. G. L. Fox, Protestant
Lt. J. P. Washington, Catholic
Lt. A. D. Goode, Jewish
Lt. C. V. Poling, Protestant

Dedicated February 3, 1986

Erected 1986 by American Legion Mahoning Valley Post No. 15.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Four Chaplains series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1943.

Location. 41° 1.252′ N, 80° 36.772′ W. Marker is in Poland, Ohio, in Mahoning County. Marker is on Courtland Street near Lee Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 Courtland Street, Youngstown OH 44514, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Poland Academy and Poland Seminary (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Poland Village / Poland Town Hall (about 700 feet away); President William McKinley's Boyhood Home

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Stone Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Poland Village Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peterson Park and Clock Tower (approx. ¼ mile away); The History of Poland (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Poland.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other 4 Chaplains Markers

Also see . . . Who Were the Four Chaplains. Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation website entry (Submitted on July 5, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 12, 2011

2. Four Heroic Chaplains Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 12, 2011

3. Four Heroic Chaplains Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 651 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.