Private First Class Marcatante (Midge) was an automatic rifleman in Company B, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. On 27 October 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 was presumed dead on 29 October 1953. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.

Medals and Awards

Silver Star Medal
Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
Navy & Marine Presidential Unit Citation
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
United Nations Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal

Silver Star Medal Citation

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Anthony Marcatante (MCSN: 604130), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman in Company B, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 October 1950. When his platoon was ordered to withdraw to a more favorable position after being subjected to heavy hostile fire and threatened envelopment by numerically superior enemy forces, Private First Class Marcatante voluntarily remained in position to deliver a covering fire for the consolidation of his platoon's position and the evacuation of the many casualties. Ignoring the extreme danger of the situation, he continued to deliver accurate and effective fire on the enemy until his position was overrun. By his courageous actions, he served to inspire all members of his platoon and contributed materially to the successful evacuation of the wounded Marines. His fortitude, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty throughout reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class Marcatante and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.