Anthony P. Damato
Anthony Peter Damato | |
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Anthony P. Damato, Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | March 28, 1922 Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | February 20, 1944 (aged 21) Engebi Island, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands |
| Place of burial | National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1944 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion, 22nd Marines, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Navy Unit Commendation |
Corporal Anthony Peter Damato (March 28, 1922 – February 20, 1944) was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his valor and sacrifice of life during World War II. On the night of February 19–20, 1944 on Engebi Island in the Marshall Islands, Corporal Damato sacrificed his life to save the lives of his fellow Marines.