Marcelino da Mata

Marcelino da Mata (7 May 1940 in Ponte Nova, Portuguese Guinea – 11 February 2021 in Amadora, Portugal) was a Portuguese Army officer, born in Portuguese Guinea.
He was known for his acts of bravery and heroism during the Colonial War. Having participated in 2412 command operations, he was the most decorated Portuguese military officer in the history of the Portuguese Army.
He died from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal.