| Daniel Joseph Daly | |
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| November 11, 1873 – April 27, 1937 (aged 63) | |
 Dan Daly, two-time Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Glen Cove, New York |
| Place of death | Glendale, Queens, New York |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1899-1929 |
| Rank | Sergeant Major |
| Unit | 5th Marines |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion Occupation of Haiti World War I *Battle of Belleau Wood |
| Awards | Medal of Honor (2) Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Croix de Guerre Medaille Militaire |
Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph "Dan" Daly (November 11, 1873 – April 27, 1937) was a United States Marine and one of only 19 men (and two Marines) to receive the Medal of Honor twice. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Glen Cove is a city in Nassau County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. Glendale is a neighborhood in the west-central portion of the borough of Queens in New York City. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A Sergeant Major is a rank or appointment in many militaries around the world The 5th Marine Regiment is an infantry Regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. The Boxer Rebellion, or Boxer Movement, was an uprising by members of the Chinese Society of Right and Harmonious Fists against foreign influence The first United States occupation of Haiti began on July 28 1915 and ended in mid-August 1934 World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All The Battle of Belleau Wood ( June 1 - June 26, 1918) occurred during the German 1918 Spring Offensive in World War I, near the The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. The Navy Cross is the second highest medal that can be awarded by the Department of the Navy and the second highest award given for valor. The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army, awarded for extreme The Croix de Guerre (sometimes lowercase in French Croix de guerre, meaning "Cross of War" is a military decoration of both France and The Médaille militaire (Military Medal is a decoration of the French Republic which was first instituted in 1852. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. (The other such Marine was Major General Smedley Butler). In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force, major general is a two-star General officer Smedley Darlington Butler (July 30 1881 &ndash June 21 1940 Nicknamed " The Fighting Quaker " and " Old Gimlet Eye " was a Major
Dan Daly is well remembered for his famous cry during the Battle of Belleau Wood, when, besieged, outnumbered, outgunned, and pinned down, he led his men in attack, shouting, "Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?"[1]
Daly was described by his fellow Medal of Honor double award recipient, MajGen Smedley Butler as,"The fightenist Marine I ever knew!" Daly reportedly was offered an officer's commission twice to which he responded the he would rather be, ". The Battle of Belleau Wood ( June 1 - June 26, 1918) occurred during the German 1918 Spring Offensive in World War I, near the . . an outstanding sergeant than just another officer. "[2]
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Marine Corps service
Daly was born in Glen Cove, New York, on November 11, 1873. Glen Cove is a city in Nassau County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common By size he was a small man (5'6" in height, 132 lbs),[2] but had established himself as an amateur boxer. Hoping to participate in the Spanish-American War, he joined the Marine Corps in January 1899. However, the war ended before he finished training.
In 1900, during the Boxer Rebellion, he received his first Medal of Honor for single-handedly defending his position against repeated attacks and inflicted casualties of around 200 on the attacking Boxers. The Boxer Rebellion, or Boxer Movement, was an uprising by members of the Chinese Society of Right and Harmonious Fists against foreign influence
His second Medal of Honor came fifteen years later. On the night of October 24, 1915, he was part of a group of 35 Marines who were ambushed by a force of approximately 400 Cacos (Haitian bandits). Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Haiti ( English: ˈheɪ·tiː or haɪ·ˈjiː·tiː French Haïti a·i·ti Haitian Creole: He led one of the three groups of men during the fight to reach a nearby fort, and was awarded the medal for his conspicuous actions.
Daly's battle cry, delivered during the fighting in the Battle of Belleau Wood, in June 1918, came as the Marines were taking a terrific pounding on the outskirts of Lucy le Bocage at the fringe of Belleau Wood. The Battle of Belleau Wood ( June 1 - June 26, 1918) occurred during the German 1918 Spring Offensive in World War I, near the Daly chose to order an attack, and, leaping forward, yelled to his tired men, "Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?"[1] (Daly was, perhaps unknowingly, paraphrasing Friedrich der Große who asked, on 18 June 1757 at the Battle of Kolin, "Kerls, wollt ihr denn ewig leben?") (Men, do you want to live eternally?). Friedrich der Grosse (spelled Große in German) is the German name for Frederick the Great, a ruler of Prussia Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Year 1757 ( MDCCLVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The Battle of Kolín on June 18, 1757 saw 44000 Austrians under Count von Daun defeat 32000 Prussians under Frederick the For this and other actions during the battle, Daly was awarded the Navy Cross. The Navy Cross is the second highest medal that can be awarded by the Department of the Navy and the second highest award given for valor.
Daly was offered a commission on several occasions, but he always refused, on the grounds that he would rather be "an outstanding sergeant than just another officer". An officer is a member of an armed force who holds a position of authority
Dan Daly retired from the Marine Corps on February 6, 1929, and died on April 27, 1937. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Decorations and honors
Medals
A complete list of Sergeant Major Daly's decorations and medals includes two Medal of Honor; the Navy Cross; Distinguished Service Cross; three Letters of Commendation; Good Conduct Medal with two bronze stars; China Relief Expedition Medal; Philippine Campaign Medal; Expeditionary Medal with one bronze star; Mexican Service Medal; Haitian Campaign Medal; World War I Victory Medal with Aisne, St. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. The Navy Cross is the second highest medal that can be awarded by the Department of the Navy and the second highest award given for valor. The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army, awarded for extreme The Good Conduct Medal is one of the oldest military decorations of the United States military. The China Relief Expedition Medal was a decoration of the United States military which was issued to members of both the United States Navy and the United States The Philippine Campaign Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces which was created to denote service of U The Mexican Service Medal is an award of the United States military which was established by General Orders of the United States War Department on December The Haitian Campaign Medal was a military decoration of the United States Navy which was issued in the year 1917 and again in the The World War I Victory Medal is a decoration of the United States military which was first created in 1919 designed by James Earle Fraser. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Defensive-Sector clasps; Medaille Militaire; Croix de Guerre with Palm; and the Fourragere (the last three awards from the French government). The Médaille militaire (Military Medal is a decoration of the French Republic which was first instituted in 1852. The Croix de Guerre (sometimes lowercase in French Croix de guerre, meaning "Cross of War" is a military decoration of both France and The fourragère is a military award distinguishing military units as a whole
Honors
The destroyer USS Daly (DD-519) was named for him. In naval terminology a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance Warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, Convoy 1943 Between 14 May and 21 June 1943 Daly screened ''Ranger'' (CV-4 on exercises and patrol off NS Argentia, Newfoundland
On November 10, 2005, the United States Postal Service issued its Distinguished Marines stamps in which Daly was honored, along with three other Marine Corps heroes. Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Besides Daly, these stamps honored John Basilone, John A. Lejeune, and Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller. Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, United States Marine Corps, (November 4 1916&ndashFebruary 19 1945 received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune (January 10 1867 &ndash November 20 1942 was the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller (June 26 1898 &ndash October 11 1971 was an officer in the United States Marine Corps and is the most [1]
Medal of Honor citations
First award — 1901
DALY, DANIEL JOSEPH
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. A Private is a Soldier of the lowest Military rank (equivalent to NATO Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in Born: 11 November 1873, Glen Cove, Long Island, N. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Y. Accredited to. New York. G. O. No. : 55, 19 July 1901. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Other Navy Awards: Second Medal of Honor, Navy Cross. Citation: In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 14 August 1900, Daly distinguished himself by meritorious conduct. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar [3]
Second award — 1915
DALY, DANIEL JOSEPH
Rank and organization: Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Gunnery Sergeant insigniaUS Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant ( GySgt) is Born: Glen Cove, Long Island, N. Y. , 11 November 1873. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Accredited to: New York. Other Navy awards: Second Medal of Honor, Navy Cross.
Citation:
- Serving with the 15th Company of Marines on 22 October 1915, G/Sgt. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Daly was one of the company to leave Fort Liberte, Haiti, for a 6-day reconnaissance. After dark on the evening of 24 October, while crossing the river in a deep ravine, the detachment was suddenly fired upon from 3 sides by about 400 Cacos concealed in bushes about 100 yards from the fort. The marine detachment fought its way forward to a good position, which it maintained during the night, although subjected to a continuous fire from the Cacos. At daybreak the marines, in 3 squads, advanced in 3 different directions, surprising and scattering the Cacos in all directions. G/Sgt. Daly fought with exceptional gallantry against heavy odds throughout this action. [4]
Navy Cross
Citation:
- The Navy Cross is presented to Daniel Joseph Daly, First Sergeant, U. S. Marine Corps, for repeated deeds of heroism and great service while serving with the 73d Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A. E. F. , on June 5 and 7, 1918 at Lucy-le-Bocage, and on June 10, 1918 in the attack on Bouresches, France. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Year 1918 ( MCMXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common On June 5, at the risk of his life, First Sergeant Daly extinguished a fire in an ammunition dump at Lucy-le-Bocage. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem On June 7, 1918, while his position was under violent bombardment, he visited all the gun crews of his company, then posted over a wide portion of the front, to cheer his men. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 1918 ( MCMXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common On June 10, 1918, he attacked an enemy machine-gun emplacement unassisted and captured it by use of hand grenades and his automatic pistol. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Year 1918 ( MCMXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common On the same day, during the German attack on Bouresches, he brought in wounded under fire.
See also
In popular culture
- In the movie Starship Troopers, the protagonist calls out to his fellow troopers, "Come on you apes, do you want to live forever?" This line is from Daly's famous cry at the Battle of Belleau Wood in France. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the US military. The following is a list of the essential names in U S Marine Corps lore the people who make up what the Marines call "Knowledge" The Battle of Belleau Wood ( June 1 - June 26, 1918) occurred during the German 1918 Spring Offensive in World War I, near the
The quote was originally featured in the book, Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein, written in 1959.
Notes
- ^ a b Farwell, Byron (1999). Over There: The United States in the Great War, 1917-1918. W. W. Norton & Company, 170. ISBN 0393320286.
- ^ a b Double Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient — Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph Daly. MedalofHonor. com.
- ^ Daly, Daniel Joseph (First Award). Medal of Honor Recipients: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). U. S. Army Center of Military History.
- ^ Daly, Daniel Joseph (Second Award). Medal of Honor Recipients: Haiti Campaign - 1915. U. S. Army Center of Military History.
References
- This article incorporates text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps. The public domain is a range of abstract materials &ndash commonly referred to as Intellectual property &ndash which are not owned or controlled by anyone
- Sergeant Major Daniel "Dan" Joseph Daly, USMC, Who's Who in Marine Corps History, History Division, United States Marine Corps. Retrieved January 19, 2005. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- "Double Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph Daly"
- Daniel Daly at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-12-13
External links
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