Navy Asked to Name Destroyer for Chaplain
Rep. Michael McMahon (D-NY) has asked Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus to name an upcoming destroyer for Chaplain (Lt.) Vincent Capodanno. The Chaplain served with the Marines in Vietnam in 1967. He was killed by the North Vietnamese while giving last rites to wounded and dying Marines and helping a wounded corpsman.
Chaplain Capodanno was subsequently awarded the Medal of Honor.
Categories: Chaplain Church and State, Government, medal of honor, Military, Prayer, Religion, vietnam
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