Vincent R. Capodanno

Servant of God

Vincent Robert Capodanno

M.M.
Servant of God; Vincent Robert Capodanno; M.M.
Nickname(s)	"The Grunt Padre"
Born	February 13, 1929; Staten Island, New York, U.S.
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
Branch	United States Navy Reserve
Years of service	1965–1967
Rank	Lieutenant
Unit	Navy Chaplain Corps; 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division;
Battles / wars	Vietnam War Operation Swift †;
Awards	Medal of Honor; Bronze Star Medal w/ Combat "V"; Purple Heart Medal; Combat Action Ribbon; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ silver star;

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.