Anthony Casamento Military person

Corporal Anthony Casamento, (November 16, 1920–July 18, 1987) was presented the Medal of Honor by President Jimmy Carter on September 12, 1980 in a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, 38 years after Cpl Casamento's heroism on Guadalcanal in 1942.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 16, 1920
Birth place	Manhattan , New York
Date of death	July 18, 1987
Place of death	Northport , New York
Resting place	Long Island National Cemetery

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Medal of Honor
military operations	Guadalcanal Campaign World War II
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military unit	1st Battalion 5th Marines
service start	1940
service end	1946