Four Chaplains Memorial Service
Name:
Four Chaplains Memorial Service
Date:
February 4, 2018
Time:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Event Description:
Turnbow-Higgs American Legion Auxiliary Unit 240 [http://www.stephenvilletexas.org/list/member/american-legion-auxiliary-unit-240-turnbow-higgs-1388] & the Patriotism Committee of Stephenville High School Student Council will conduct a Four Chaplains Memorial Service.
This service is in memory of four chaplains (Methodist, Jewish, Dutch Reformed and Roman Catholic) who perished aboard the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester in 1943 after taking off their life vests and giving them to four young soldiers. As the Dorchester sank, the chaplains were seen linked arm in arm, praying. More than 670 men died.
Following the service, refreshments will be served. Public is invited.
This service is in memory of four chaplains (Methodist, Jewish, Dutch Reformed and Roman Catholic) who perished aboard the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester in 1943 after taking off their life vests and giving them to four young soldiers. As the Dorchester sank, the chaplains were seen linked arm in arm, praying. More than 670 men died.
Following the service, refreshments will be served. Public is invited.
Printed courtesy of www.stephenvilletexas.org – Contact the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce for more information.
187 W. Washington St., Stephenville, TX 76401 – (254) 965-5313 – chamber@stephenvilletexas.org