February 3, known as Four Chaplains Day, honors the memory of the four U.S. Army chaplains who made the ultimate sacrifice during the sinking of the USAT Dorchester in 1943. These men were amongst 674 killed in the worst single death toll for a U.S. convoy during WWII. For their courage and selflessness, the Four Chaplains were each posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart. Their selfless sacrifice on this day will never be forgotten. #MemDayPBS #MemorialDay | Na

Imagine giving up your spot on a sinking ship in the middle of the Atlantic. Father Washington, Rabbi Goode, and Revs. Fox and Poling gave their life jackets to fellow Soldiers. Four chaplains, four different faiths, one shared act of selfless courage. That's the legacy we honor today on #FourChaplainsDay. Watch this video and share your reflections in the comments. | U.S. Army