M. R. Vincent (1929-1967)

M. R. Vincent
M. R. Vincent

Vincent Robert Capodanno Jr., M.M. 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. As a beatifcation process has been opened for Capodanno, the Catholic Church has titled him a Servant of God.

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