Louis J. Carpellotti
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| Louis Joseph Carpellotii | |
|---|---|
| February 13, 1918 - August 7, 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Old Forge, Pennsylvania |
| Place of death | KIA, Tulagi, Solomon Islands |
| Allegiance | USMC |
| Years of service | 1940-1942 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Guadalcanal |
| Awards | Silver Star Purple Heart |
Louis Joseph Carpellotti was born 13 February 1918 in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 22 September 1940. Private First Class Carpellotti was killed in action at Tulagi, Solomon Islands, 7 August 1942. During the initial landings of the Battle of Guadalcanal, he led a detachment to deliver a flanking fire on a Japanese position, enabling the rest of his squad to assault and capture the position. For his personal valor in this action, he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
In 1944, the high-speed transport USS Carpellotti (APD-136) was named in his honor.
[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
- Carpellotti. Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. Retrieved on December 1, 2006.
Categories: Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships | 1918 births | 1942 deaths | People from Pennsylvania | Italian-Americans | Marine Raiders | American military personnel of World War II | Recipients of the Purple Heart medal | American World War II killed in action
