Korean War
| Service # | 604130 |
|---|---|
| Unit | B CO 1 BN 1 MAR 1 MAR DIV |
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | October 27 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Presidential Unit Citation (Navy / Marine Corps)
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Private First Class Marcatante was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Marcatante (Midge) was an automatic rifleman in Company B, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. On October 27, 1950, he was manning an outpost near Kojo, North Korea, when it was hit by overpowering North Korean troops. He remained in place to allow the remainder of his platoon to withdraw. He was listed as Missing in Action and He was presumed dead on October 29, 1953. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.