num_pages: 202
description: Navy Chaplain killed in vietnam l967 with Marine search unit in operation swift, outnumbered 2500 to 500 marines, killed protecting a corpsman who was administering first aid to soldier. Receive Congressional medal of honor, Bronze star and 3 purple hearts. Even though wounded refused to leave battle area to assist his grunts. Most recognized and respected chaplain in that war, memorials and buildings thoughout the world named after him. This is a hero
language: English
title: The Grunt Padre
titlecomplete: The Grunt Padre
genres: Historical, Catholic, War, Biography, Christian, Nonfiction, Military Fiction
ratings_count: 188
publisher: CMJ Marian Publishers