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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 water . . . — — 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
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
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
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
* Inflectional forms of words are their plurals, singulars, and possessives as well as gramatical tenses and similar variations.
