VINCENT ROBERT CAPODANNO, Jr.,M.M. 

(February 13,1929-September 4, 1967)

Capodanno 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. He was born and raised in Staten Island, NY. Roads and many local organizations are named for him.

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Book Cover for "Father Vincent R. Capodanno Navy Chaplain", by  Marianna L. Randazzo  and William J. Castello.