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American military clergy and field priests during World War II were part of the so-called Chaplain Corps of the United States Army, which was established as early as 1775, and therefore at the beginning of the War of Independence of the United States (1775-1783). In almost every case, they were "professional" clergymen with an officer rank, who often underwent special courses and training. It is worth adding that these clergy served in various rites, e.g. Catholic, Protestant, but also Judaic or Muslim. The main task of the field priests in the US Army was to support soldiers spiritually, perform pastoral service and administer the last rites. It is worth adding that these clergy often showed great courage and devotion towards the soldiers. Examples include John G. Burkhalter, who performed his tasks during the landing in Normandy in 1944 and later during the fighting in North-Western Europe in 1944-1945 or the so-called Four Chaplains ), who until their death supported the rescue operation on the SS Dorchester in February 1943.