John P. Washington
John P. Washington | |
|---|---|
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1935 (priest) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Patrick Washington July 18, 1908 Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Died | February 3, 1943 (aged 34) |
| Denomination | Catholicism |
| Occupation | Military chaplain |
| Education | Seton Hall Preparatory School |
| Alma mater | Seton Hall University |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1942 to 1943 |
| Rank | Chaplain Lieutenant |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Chaplain's Medal for Heroism Distinguished Service Cross Purple Heart |
John Patrick Washington (July 18, 1908 – February 3, 1943) 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.