Chaplain Kapaun's Medal of Honor

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 10:08:57 -0500

I had the honor and privilidge to talk with the Catholic Priest responsible for putting together Father Kapaun's pack for consideration for the MoH (as well as for Saithood in the Catholic Church) so felt very close to CH Kapaun and his service even though I had never heard of him until last year.
Also, as he is from my wife's hometown area, I have learned more about his time growing up there prior to entering the Army.
I just wanted to share this story for all across Rally Point.

http://www.stripes.com/news/monument-unveiled-in-korea-for-medal-of-honor-recipient-emil-kapaun-1.321597

Monument unveiled in Korea for Medal of Honor recipient Emil Kapaun

Capt. Emil Kapaun, a chaplain who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for refusing to abandon troops during combat, has been recognized with a monument in the country where he died more than six decades ago.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2014 10:17 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 10:17:35 -0500

inspirational, heroic acts come in many different ways

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2014 10:32 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 10:32:53 -0500

Thanks for sharing this story, sir. Like SFC William Laws, I served in Vogelweh and spent quite a bit of time on Kapaun Air Station (I think it was called Air Station in the early 80s when I was there) ... but I had no idea why it was called Kapaun Air Station. Now I do! Over 30 years later, I'm still learning things like this ... thanks to you, LTC Private RallyPoint Member, and RallyPoint!

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jan 6 at 2015 9:38 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:38:55 -0500

Thanks for sharing this story, LTC Private RallyPoint Member CH (CPT) Heather Davis, I thought you might enjoy this.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Apr 2 at 2015 10:18 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:18:26 -0400

I was the Weapons Officer on USS CAPODANNO (FF 1093), referred to as the "Flagship of the Chaplain's Corps". Father Vincent Capodanno was awarded the CMOH posthumously for saving injured Marines in combat in 'Nam... I also attended the dedication of "Piazza Capodanno" in Gaeta Italy (home port for Sixth Fleet flagship). The Capodanno family was from Gaeta...

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Apr 2 at 2015 10:33 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:33:59 -0400

Chaplins are a special type of person. These men and women have some of hardest duties. Having whole units look them as a sign of calm during the storm cannot be easy.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2022 1:23 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:23:12 -0400

Great share.