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VINCENT R CAPODANNO

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HONORED ON PANEL 25E, LINE 95 OF THE WALL

VINCENT ROBERT CAPODANNO

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VINCENT R CAPODANNO

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letter, handwritten tag, U.S. Navy service identification board, U.S. Navy rank insignia shoulder insignia, U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps (Christian) branch assemblage, framed

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POSTED ON 4.3.2024

POSTED BY: [email protected]

“Chaplain From S.I. Killed Praying on Battlefield” (article)

Taken from The New York Times (New York, NY), September 9, 1967.

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POSTED ON 2.13.2024

POSTED BY: Dennis Edward Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Lieutenant Vincent Robert Capodanno, Served with the Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force. He was administering last rights and medical aid to Marines from the 2nd Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, when he was killed in action.

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POSTED ON 2.13.2024

POSTED BY: ANON

Greater Love Hath No Man...

than that man lay down his life for a friend."

Words cannot do you justice.

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POSTED ON 12.21.2023

POSTED BY: Phillip Grant

Padre Grunt

Thank you for entering my life you will never be forgotten

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POSTED ON 9.4.2023

POSTED BY: A US Marine Vietnam

Bronze Star Medal for Valor Award

Lt. Vincent Robert Capodanno, in addition to the Medal of Honor cited in previous postings, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He served as Chaplain and was assigned to
H&S CO, 3RD BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV.
See https://navy.togetherweserved.com/

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