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US Navy LT Vincent Capodanno "The Grunt Padre": Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient
In this episode of the Duty & Valor Podcast, we honor the incredible story of US Navy Lieutenant Vincent Capodanno Jr., a Catholic chaplain who sacrificed everything to support his fellow Marines during the Vietnam War. Known as "the Grunt Padre," LT Capodanno's unwavering courage and selflessness on the battlefield saw him being posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. We’ll explore his extraordinary acts of valor, the impact he had on those he served alongside, and his enduring legacy of faith and dedication to duty.
Please view our other video to learn about Medal of Honor heroes.
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📚 Sources:
https://www.milarch.org/father-capodanno/bio/
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/05/24/the-dramatic-story-of-the-priest-who-died-on-a-south-vietnam-battlefield/
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252023/in-rome-a-setback-for-father-vincent-capodanno-sainthood-cause
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_R._Capodanno
https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/vincent-r-capodanno
https://mohmuseum.org/vincent-r-capodanno/#:~:text=Despite%20his%20wounds%2C%20Capodanno%20then%20dragged%20Sergeant%20Howard,safety%20%E2%80%93%20an%20action%20that%20saved%20Manfra%E2%80%99s%20life.
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