John P. Washington
Use attributes for filter ! | |
Gender | Male |
---|---|
Death | 81 years ago |
Date of birth | July 18,1908 |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Born | Newark |
New Jersey | |
United States | |
Date of died | February 3,1943 |
Parents | Frank Washington |
Battles and wars | World War II |
Awards | Four Chaplains' Medal |
Distinguished Service Cross | |
Purple Heart | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
Denomin | Catholicism |
Education | Harvard University |
Seton Hall University | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1194084 |
John P. Washington Life story
John Patrick Washington was a Catholic priest and a lieutenant in the United States Army. He was one of the Four Chaplains, who gave their lives to save other soldiers during the sinking of the troop transport Dorchester during World War II.