On February 3, 1943 the Army transport ship U.S.A.T. Dorchester was torpedoed by a submarine and sank with 902 troops on board, including the Four Immortal Chaplains. While aiding and comforting the Army troops as the ship sank, the chaplains surrendered their life jackets that others may live. As the Dorchester sank, the four chaplains linked their arms and prayed. 672 died, leaving 230 survivors.
Four Chaplains Day Inter-Faith Service
Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Saint Mary’s Catholic Church
12050 E North Avenue, Sanger, CA 93657
Reception following with light refreshments
RSVP 559-875-8387 or cheryl@caLegion.org on or before February 1, 2023
Author: Makenna Uriarte
Makenna began working for the American Legion Department of California in 2022 as the Information/Communications Coordinator. In addition to this role, she is also part of the web team where she uses her passion and training in graphic design to help monitor/update the Department of California website, publish news stories, and work with the editorial team on the California Legionnaire newsletter.
