Joseph Vittori, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Vittori

United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 01-Aug-1929

Place of Birth: Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 16-Sep-1951

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Corporal Joseph Vittori (August 1, 1929 – September 16, 1951) was a 22-year-old United States Marine who was killed in action during the Korean War. After serving 3 years in the Marine Corps he returned home, joined the Marine Corps Reserve and worked various jobs around his home town.
His unit was called to active duty to participate in the Korean war and after attending some training they were sent to Korea. He was killed during the Battle of the Punchbowl while defending against an assault on Hill 749 near Songnea-dong, Korea on the night of September 15–16, 1951.
He was fatally wounded while fighting off an enemy breakthrough at a gap in his battalion's lines.
He was the 19th Marine to earn the nation's highest decoration for heroism in Korea.
For his actions he posthumously received the Medal of Honor.