Near Indian River Drive at Harrison Street, on the right when traveling south.
USAT Dorchester
The Dorchester was a 5,649 ton civilian cruise ship, 368 feet long with a 52-foot beam and a single funnel originally built in 1926 by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, for the . . . — — Map (db m288653) HM WM
On Rockaway Beach Boulevard just west of Beach 129th Street.
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, . . . — — Map (db m101325) HM WM
These London Plane trees were planted in memory of Four Chaplains of U.S. Army Rev. George L. Fox, Chc. Rabbi Alexander D. Goode, Chc. Rev. Clark V. Poling, Chc. Rev. Father John P. Washington, Chc. who, after giving their life belts to their fellow . . . — — Map (db m40510) HM
Near W. Market Street 0.2 miles east of Pershing Ave., on the left.
On February 3, 1943, The Four Chaplains aboard the troop carrier USS Dorchester gave their life jackets to others aboard the torpedoed ship. As the ship sank into the cold waters of the North Atlantic, the four men of God linked arms and died . . . — — Map (db m4572) WM
Near Overlord Circle 0.4 miles west of Burks Hill Road.
The four chaplains giving the National D-Day Memorial field chapel its name were among 4 soldiers, merchant seamen, naval armed guard, coast guardsmen, and civilian workers embarked for Greenland aboard USAT Dorchester . At 0100 hours on 3 . . . — — Map (db m241069) HM WM
Near West Sylvania Avenue 0.3 miles east of North Holland-Sylvania Road, on the right when traveling west.
Miakonda's Interfaith Chapel. The chapel that sits on the shore of Lake Sawyer at Camp Miakonda was constructed in 1963 and was named "The Interfaith Chapel". Members of the construction committee included Richard Anderson who oversaw its . . . — — Map (db m262390) HM
On Kearny Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Four Chaplains
Interfaith in Action
On February 3, 1943 the transport ship USAT Dorchester was on route to Greenland carrying 901 soldiers, merchant seamen and civilians. Among these men were Four Chaplains; Methodist Minister Rev. George . . . — — Map (db m199130) HM WM
It was here at the former Army Port of Embarkation, Pier 11, in Stapleton, Staten Island, that the USAT Dorchester loaded with a contingent of officers and men left port on the morning of January 22nd, 1943 for a destination unknown to meet a . . . — — Map (db m154393) HM WM
On Great Neck Road at Marconi Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Great Neck Road.
Honoring the Four Heroic Chaplains who gave their life jackets so 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.
[The top panel is . . . — — Map (db m98883) HM WM
Near E Fort King St 0.1 miles south of E Silver Springs Blvd..
Army Chaplains,
Alexander D. Goode, Jewish
George L. Fox, Methodist
Clark V. Poling, Reformed
John P. Washington, Catholic.
Calmed the troops - gave their life jackets died praying together as troop ship Dorchester . . . — — Map (db m198256) WM
A convoy of 3 ships and 3 Coast Guard cutters passed through “Torpedo Alley” some 100 miles off the coast of Greenland at about 1 a.m. on February 3, 1943. The submarine U-223 fired 3 torpedoes 1 of which hit the midsection of the . . . — — Map (db m18207) HM WM
Near Urbana- London Road (Ohio Route 56) at Interstate 70.
Dedicated to the memory of
the Four Chaplains
Rev. George Fox
Father John Washington
Rabbi Alexander Goode
Rev. Clark Poling
while serving on the U.S.S. Dorchester during WWII
gave their lives that their comrades might live
“Greater . . . — — Map (db m92550) WM
On Gulfway Drive (State Highway 87) at State Highway 73 on Gulfway Drive.
On February 3rd, 1943 as the American troopship Dorchester neared its destination,
Greenland, it was torpedoed at 12:55 A.M. by a German submarine. The old ship
immediately began to sink. As the men clamored to the deck, the four chaplains . . . — — Map (db m150369) HM WM
On U.S. 29 0.3 miles west of West Street (Virginia Route 705), on the right when traveling west.
The troop transport Dorchester was crossing the North Atlantic. On February 3, 1943, the deadly enemy submarines struck the Dorchester. The tragedy brought shouts of anger cries of fear, and wails of pain. The Four Chaplains gave their life . . . — — Map (db m145014) HM WM
On Lincoln Way (Ohio Route 172) at Tommy Henrich Drive North West on Lincoln Way.
The sinking of the U.A. Army Troopship Dorchester by a torpedo fired from a German submarine off the coast of Greenland on February 3, 1943, claimed the lives of 672 servicemen, including four army chaplains. Chaplains Alexander D. Goode, Jewish; . . . — — Map (db m273257) HM WM
On Lincoln Way West (Ohio Route 172) at 6th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Way West.
The sinking of the U.A. Army Troopship Dorchester by a torpedo fired from a German submarine off the coast of Greenland on February 3, 1943, claimed the lives of 672 servicemen, including four army chaplains. Chaplains Alexander D. Goode, Jewish; . . . — — Map (db m273260) HM WM
On U.S. 1 at County Route 512, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 1.
At 12:55 am on February 3, 1943, a German torpedo struck the USAT Dorchester transporting soldiers in the North Atlantic during World War II. Twelve of the fourteen lifeboats were unusable and there were not enough life jackets for the . . . — — Map (db m268142) HM WM
In grateful remembrance of the brave soldiers of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia who under General George Washington fought and died on this site for liberty in their countrys . . . — — Map (db m12682) HM
The four trees west of Chaplains Row are planted in sacred memory of members of all our armed forces of the United States who made the supreme sacrifice in the Korean War 1950 in the defense of freedom. Presented to the City of New York October . . . — — Map (db m40511) HM
Near Beaver Street south of Camp Meeting Road, on the right when traveling south.
Of World War II who gave their lives so that others could live when the S.S. Dorchester sank off Greenland, Feb. 3, 1943
Lt. G.L. Fox Protestant
Lt. A.D. Goode Jewish
Lt. C.V. Poling Protestant
Lt. J.P. Washington . . . — — Map (db m256930) HM WM
During the early morning hours of February 3, 1943, the USAT Dorchester was part of a convoy of six ships heading for Greenland when an enemy u-boat attacked, firing a torpedo into the ship's midsection. The Dorchester quickly began taking on . . . — — Map (db m41887) HM
George L. Fox, Methodist Minister Alexander D. Goode, Jewish Rabbi Clark V. Poling, Dutch Reformed Minister John P. Washington, Catholic Priest
During the early morning hours of February 3, 1943 the USAT Dorchester was part of a . . . — — Map (db m106722) HM WM
George L. Fox, Methodist minister
Alexander D. Goode, Jewish Rabbi
Clark V. Poling, Dutch Reformed Minister
John P. Washington, Catholic Priest
During the early morning hours of February 3, 1943 the USAT Dorchester was part of a convoy of . . . — — Map (db m64989) HM WM
Near Cummings Street (Alternate U.S. 58) at Mont Calm, on the left when traveling north.
The Chaplain Corps dates back to July 1774 when the Continental Congress at the request of General George Washington authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental Army. The Navy Chaplaincy was instituted in November of that same . . . — — Map (db m208374) HM
Dedicated to
Francis Cardinal Spellman
for his life of service to God and country
and to men of every race, creed, and color
in times of peace and war, and especially
for his personal visitations to America's
fighting men . . . — — Map (db m106668) WM
On Courtland Street near Lee Street, on the left when traveling south.
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. . . . — — Map (db m44225) HM
Near Kawana Circle 0.1 miles west of Biggins Circle, on the right when traveling west.
Honoring the
Four Heroic Chaplains
of World War II who gave their
lives so that others could live
when the S.S. Dorchester
sank off Greenland February 3, 1943
Lt. G.L. Fox
Protestant
Lt. J.D. Washington
Catholic . . . — — Map (db m34043) HM
Greater love hath no man than a man who lays down his life for another"
On February 3, 1943 when the Troop Transport U.S.S. Dorchester was torpedoed off the coast of Greenland, the order was given to abandon ship. The troops . . . — — Map (db m308629) HM
On Constitution Avenue at South 12th Street, on the right when traveling west on Constitution Avenue.
Dedicated to the Chapel of the Four Chaplains
In memory of Cav. Paolo Recchia, President and Founder 1982 - 2010, Italian Navy Veterans Association of Philadelphia
A.N.M.I. Gruppo Giovanni Caboto di Filadelfia — — Map (db m191616) HM WM
On Main Street at Clark Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
First raising of the U.S. Flag over Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima
February 19 to March 26, 1945
The Battle of Iwo Jima was fought by the United States and Japan in February and March 1945, during the Pacific Campaign of World War II. The U.S. . . . — — Map (db m250358) WM
Near South Sykes Creek Parkway at Fortenberry Road.
Humanity In War
This monument honors all military members of the Chaplain Corps. Remember those who serve our troops be they Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist or any other religion.
The first chaplain was commissioned on . . . — — Map (db m164838) WM
In past wars, chaplains have been known for their heroism in battles at sea and in the field. Many suffered wounds, some were killed in action, some died as enemy captives.
And like members of their flocks, some chaplains have been awarded . . . — — Map (db m232439) HM WM
Thin black lines indicate changes in relevance. Between each pair of lines entries are ordered geographically but all have the same relevance.
* Inflectional forms of words are their plurals, singulars, and possessives as well as gramatical tenses and similar variations.
