Anthony P Damato

War Hero

Birthday March 22, 1922

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Pennsylvania

DEATH DATE Feb 20, 1944 (21)

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About

U.S. Marine who sacrificed himself by throwing himself on top of an enemy grenade while serving at Engebi Island during World War II. He received a posthumous Medal of Honor for his sacrifice.

Before Fame

He worked as a truck driver before enlisting in the Marine Corps.

Trivia

The Navy destroyer USS Damato was named in his honor in 1945.

Family Life

His brother, Neil, was also a soldier and was killed in Germany in 1943.

Associated With

He was given the Medal of Honor by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.