Vincent R. Capodanno

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Person human Q2949487
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Vincent R. Capodanno

Summary

Vincent R. Capodanno is a human[1]. Born in Staten Island[2], he… he was born on +1929-02-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Quảng Tín[4]. He died on +1967-09-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military chaplain[6]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (836 views/month, #6,465 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Vincent R. Capodanno's place of birth was Staten Island[2].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno passed away in Quảng Tín[4].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno was born on +1929-02-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno died on +1967-09-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Peter's Cemetery[8].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno's professions included military chaplain[6].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno's education included a stint at Fordham University[10].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno was educated at Curtis High School[11].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno's education included a stint at Maryknoll Seminary[12].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno received the Bronze Star Medal[13].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno received the Medal of Honor[14].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno received the Purple Heart[15].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno's image is recorded as Vincent R Capodanno.jpg[17].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno is recorded as male[18].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno's ISNI is recorded as 0000000045237301[20].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 4317400[21].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[22].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n2004001277[23].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno's Commons category is recorded as Vincent Capodanno[24].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[25].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[26].
  • Vincent R. Capodanno's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 7018039[27].

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Origins and Family

Vincent R. Capodanno was born in Staten Island[2]. He was born on +1929-02-13T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Fordham University[10], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1841[30], headquartered in New York City[31]; Curtis High School[11], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1904[34]; and Maryknoll Seminary[12].

Career and Affiliations

Vincent R. Capodanno's professions included military chaplain[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[13], a courage award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1944[37]; Medal of Honor[14], a courage award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1862[40]; and Purple Heart[15], a medallion[41], in United States[42], founded in 1932[43].

Personal Life

Vincent R. Capodanno's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Vincent R. Capodanno died on +1967-09-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Quảng Tín[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[26]. He is buried at St. Peter's Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Vincent R. Capodanno include USS Capodanno[44], a frigate[45].

Why It Matters

Vincent R. Capodanno ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (836 views/month, #6,465 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include USS Capodanno[44], a frigate[45].

FAQs

Where was Vincent R. Capodanno born?

Vincent R. Capodanno was born in Staten Island[2].

Where did Vincent R. Capodanno die?

Vincent R. Capodanno passed away in Quảng Tín[4].

What did Vincent R. Capodanno do for work?

Vincent R. Capodanno worked as military chaplain[6].

Where did Vincent R. Capodanno go to school?

Vincent R. Capodanno was educated at Fordham University[10], Curtis High School[11], and Maryknoll Seminary[12].

What awards did Vincent R. Capodanno receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[13], Medal of Honor[14], and Purple Heart[15].

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  24. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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