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Old 02-01-2018, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by upstate View Post
Services are usually held on the first Sunday in February. Are there any planned for the surrounding area? The Dorchester attained its recognition because of the four chaplains who gave up their life vests and made the supreme sacrifice when the ship was torpedoed in WWII. Any info would be appreciated.
SS Dorchester - Wikipedia

I seem to recall that from some movie or another.

Four Chaplains - Wikipedia