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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.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 01, 1929
Birth place	Massachusetts
Date of death	September 16, 1951
Place of death	Korea , Killed in action
Resting place	Korea , Massachusetts , United Nations Military Cemetery

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