Vincent R. Capodanno
Vincent Robert Capodanno Jr., M.M. (February 13, 1929 – September 4, 1967) was a Catholic priest and Maryknoll Missioner killed in action while serving as a Navy chaplain with a Marine Corps infantry unit during the Vietnam War. He was a posthumous recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. The Catholic Church has declared him a Servant of God, the first of the four stages toward possible sainthood.
Vincent Robert Capodanno | |
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| Nickname(s) | "The Grunt Padre" |
| Born | February 13, 1929 Staten Island, New York City |
| Died | September 4, 1967 (aged 38) Thăng Bình District, Quang Tin Province, South Vietnam |
| Buried | St. Peter's Cemetery, West New Brighton, Staten Island, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy Reserve |
| Years of service | 1965–1967 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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