Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

In Memory of Lieutenant Vincent R. Capodanno

Chaplain Corps

— United States Naval Reserve —

In Memory of Lieutenant Vincent R. Capodanno plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 25, 2015

1. In Memory of Lieutenant Vincent R. Capodanno plaque

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

who gallantly gave his life in the cause of freedom although his only weapon was faith

Lieutenant Capodanno, a Catholic chaplain, was born in Staten Island on February 13, 1929. He was posthumously presented this nation’s highest award for heroism – The Congressional Medal of Honor – for his actions on a battlefield in the Republic of Vietnam where. on September 4, 1967, he was mortally wounded while giving medical aid and administering last rites to his wounded and dying comrades of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Regiment. 1st United States Marine Corps Division. Father Capodanno died in the manner in which he had lived – unselfishly serving God, his country and his fellow man

Erected by
Madonna Council No. 5915, Knights of Columbus, through the contributions of the people of Staten Island, New York and dedicated July 3, 1976 on the eve of the Bicentennial Celebration of the founding of the nation which he so honorably served

Erected 1976 by Madonna Council No. 5915, Knights of Columbus.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.

Location.

Lieutenant Vincent R. Capodanno, USNR image. Click for full size.

Photographed By A Special Priest: Fr. Vincent Capodanno, Unknown

2. Lieutenant Vincent R. Capodanno, USNR

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40° 35.404′ N, 74° 4′ W. Marker is in Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. Memorial is at the intersection of Father Capodanno Boulevard and Sand Lane, on the right when traveling north on Father Capodanno Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Staten Island NY 10305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hurricane Sandy Memorial Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge (approx. ¾ mile away); Othmar Hermann Ammann (approx. ¾ mile away); Chilena (approx. 0.9 miles away); Michael J. Leonard Memorial Plaza (approx. one mile away); Fort Wadsworth (approx. one mile away); The Four Chaplains (approx. one mile away); Staten Island War Dog Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.

Also see . . .
1. A Special Priest: Fr. Vincent Capodanno. Catholic Journal article (Submitted on October 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Vincent R. Capodanno. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Father Capodanno Boulevard NYC street sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 4, 2020

3. Father Capodanno Boulevard NYC street sign

Vietnam Wall Experience time capsule image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 17, 2007

4. Vietnam Wall Experience time capsule

behind the Capodanno memorial.

The Capodanno memorial local image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 4, 2020

5. The Capodanno memorial local

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.