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Name: Reuben H. Tucker

 

Rank: Colonel

 

ASN: 0-19894

 

Unit: Regimental Staff

 

Occupation: Regimental commander

 

Citation: Reuben H. Tucker, (0-19894), Colonel, 504th Parachute Infantry, for extraordinary heroism in action. On 17 September 1943, about one-half mile northeast of Altavilla, Italy, Colonel Tucker, Commanding Officer of the 504th Parachute Infantry, observed that the enemy was digging in on Hill 424, Army objective of the 1st Battalion of his regiment, the advance of which had been delayed by terrain, organized a small group of twenty-three men, and with utter disregard for his own safety, Colonel Tucker led this small group through heavy enemy artillery fire, attacked and drove the enemy from Hill 424. In this action five of the men became casualties, but Colonel Tucker and the remaining eighteen men held Hill 424 against enemy counterattacks and against enemy forces that were retreating in front of the 1st Battalion, until the 1st Battalion was able to occupy and hold the hill. By his heroic actions, Colonel Tucker enabled the 1st Battalion to attain its important Army objective. Entered United States Military Academy from Ansonia, Connecticut.

 

 

 

Name: Reuben H. Tucker

 

Rank: Colonel

 

ASN: 0-19894

 

Unit: Regimental Staff

 

Occupation: Regimental commander

 

Citation: Colonel Reuben H. Tucker, 0-19894, Infantry, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in action on 20 September 1944 near Nijmegen, Holland. Completely disregarding his own safety, he personally directed the successful operation which anabled the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment to successfully cross the treacherous Waal River, and by his continuous presence with the forward elements, as well as his exemplary judgment and brilliant leadership, inspired his command to the early establishment of the vital Nijmegen bridgehead. Colonel Tucker's contact with the assault units was maintained in the face of intense artillery, mortar, and small arms fire, and he repeatedly exposed himself to this enemy fire in order to confer with the officers leading the attack and to keep them informed to the enemy's situation. After all assigned objectives had been overrun and seized and when certain elements of his battalions were badly split up and intermingled as a result of the bitter and piecemeal fighting, Colonel Tucker calmly and courageously assumed personal command and effected prompt reorganization, thereby insuring an adequate perimeter defense which repelled all subsequent counterattacks. By his interpid direction, heroic leadership, and superior professional ability, Colonel Tucker set an inspiring example for his command, thereby reflecting the highest traditions of the Armed Forces. Entered military service from Ansonia, Connecticut.

 

 

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Very interesting citation for Col Tucker! He seems to have been very underrated for all of his experience and abilities. I recall seeing his photograph on the wall in the ROTC department building amongst past Commandants of The Citadel. Anyway, it's a shame history has not been more kind to him.

Thanks for posting that,

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Carl

Thanks for the newer photo of Tucker. I'll get it posted soon.

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Maj Raymond S. Wetmore was awarded two DSC during WWII. I do not have a picture of him in dress uniform only his flight suit. He and I were both raised on the same small country road In Kerman CA. He was the first reason I wanted to be a pilot. I had been told of all of his flying stories by the other locals. He was killed in an aircraft accident Feb 14 1951. His legend left quite and impression on a young farm boy who would later also be a fighter pilot. Ben

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It would be interesting to know what Doug did to qualify for a Bronze Star w/V and Distinguished Flying Cross.

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I'd like to know too. I didnt know that he qualified for a CIB either...wouldnt his rank and duty position have excluded him from the criteria? I am also curious about the extent of his wounds with regard to his 2 purple hearts. If we are going to correct the awards for Black and Japanese troops in WWII, then perhaps we should review some of the lofty awards bestowed upon some our nations most senior leaders. The Board of Military Corrections works both ways.

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Here is the DFC.

By direction of the President, the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while participating in aerial flight during the period indicated is awarded to General of the Army DOUGLAS MacARTHUR, United States Army. General MacArthur made a flight to the Sukchon-Sunchon area of Korea on 20 October in order to observe and supervise the para-drop of the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. During this entire operation his aircraft was subject to attack by enemy aircraft known to be based at Sinuiju.

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Here is a link to a great website that goes over many of the questions that is asked about General MacArthur's decorations.

 

Let me know what you think.

 

http://thesmokingun.blogspot.com/

 

in part:

 

"In My Opinion, The Following are the Medals and Badges MacArthur Could Not Have Earned:

 

Distinguished Flying Cross

Bronze Star Medal with Valor device

Air Medal

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two silver service stars and arrowhead device

Korean Service Medal with three bronze service stars and arrowhead device

Command Pilot Badge Army

Combat Infantryman’s Badge"

 

Hope this helps.

 

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Arthur Fulbrook Gorham (January 11, 1915, Brooklyn, New York – July 12, 1943, Sicily, Italy) was a U.S. Army officer and Paratrooper. Gorham was the first commander of the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. He led them from their inception to Operation Husky, the allied invasion of Sicily.

 

Double recipient of the dsc.

 

Operation Husky: The Invasion of Sicily

On the night of July 9, 1943, the Paratroopers of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment loaded aircraft and departed the coast of North Africa for the island of Sicily. The 1st Battalion, under the command of the 28-year-old Gorham spearheaded the first regimental-sized airborne assault. Winds were high as they jumped in the early morning hours of July 10 and the Paratroopers were scattered across and well beyond their drop zones. Assembling in little groups of Paratroopers, the men began to wreak havoc among the German and Italian defenders of Sicily.[9]

 

 

LTC Gorham pictured with the officers of the 505th PIR, 1942 (U.S. Army photograph)In the combat that followed, Gorham positioned himself and the few dozen stragglers he found on the high ground near Comico airfield. On July 11, when approximately ten German tanks and a battalion of infantry began to assault their position, and all of his men were lying as low as possible, Gorham was on his feet, dodging incoming fire and moving around the position, bucking up his outnumbered men. When one of the bazooka teams was killed, Gorham sprang for the weapon, loaded it himself, and went after one of the tanks. He hit the tank’s vulnerable side which set the tank on fire. Gorham then moved from point to point firing at the eye-slit of tanks, shouting encouragement to the men and directing their fire until the counterattack was beaten off. For his actions on July 11, 1943 Gorham was awarded the nation's second highest award for bravery, the Distinguished Service Cross.[10]

 

The next day, July 12, Gorham and his little group of paratroopers came face to face with another German tank near Niscemi, Sicily. William B. Breuer in Drop Zone Sicily describes the action: Gorham “grabbed a rocket launcher and edged his way within range of a menacing Tiger Tank which had continued to roll forward. Gorham, out in the open and in full view of enemy tankers, kneeled to take aim at the tank. Gunners in the Tiger spotted the parachute leader and fired an 88mm shell at Gorham at point blank range. Gorham, hardnosed to the end, fell over dead." The Distinguished Service citation he was awarded for his actions reports: “Lieutenant Colonel Gorham personally manned a rocket launcher and destroyed one tank. While attempting to destroy another with hand grenades and a rifle, Lieutenant Colonel Gorham was killed.”[11] This second description is consistent with the reports relayed to Gorham's family by Chicago Tribune reporter John Hall Thompson in December 1943.[12]

 

 

Headstone on LTC Gorham's grave in Bellevue, Ohio (photo by Bruce B.G. Clarke and posted with permission)There is some confusion about the actual date of Gorham's death. Army records list his date of death as July 11, 1941. His second Distinguished Service Cross citation lists the date as July 14, 1943. This is the date listed on Gorham's headstone. In Phil Nordyke's Four Stars of Valor, page 425, he explains: "Colonel's Gorham's death is listed in Army records as July 11, 1941. Both Captain Edwin Sayre, in his monograph written in 1947, and Dean McCandless, who was with Gorham when he was killed, state that Gorham was in fact killed during action that took place on July 12, 1943. McCandless states that he found Gorham's CP (command post) on the morning of July 11 and was put on outpost duty by Gorham that evening. He states that the next morning Gorham recalled him and they moved to Hill 41, where Gorham was killed."

 

For his actions on Sicily, Gorham was awarded two Distinguished Service Crosses.[13] He was one of only five members of the 82nd Airborne during World War II to be twice awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. The other four were General James M. Gavin, General Matthew B. Ridgway, Major General Reuben Henry Tucker III and Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin H. Vandervoort. Gorham was also posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge and a combat star to his jump wings.

 

In August 1948, Gorham's remains were returned to the United States. He was interred in Bellevue, Ohio in a family plot.

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Here is his original DSC with OLC citation. Interesting to also note that BG Hobart Gay signed these orders. General Gay also was a double recipient of the DSC.

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Original citation for DSC.

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This is the second page of his two pages award list.

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Thomas Clifford Double DSC recipient.

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DSC with OLC

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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Edgar Clifford (ASN: 0-20339), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 10 to 30 November 1944, in the Philippine Islands. Leading his Battalion in an amphibious operation to effect the envelopment of an enemy position which had prevented a frontal advance for several days, Lieutenant Colonel Clifford aggressively executed the maneuver and seized a prepared enemy position well in rear of the main hostile defenses. Under extremely difficult supply and evacuation conditions, always in contact with the enemy and frequently attacked by much larger forces, his Battalion made determined and sustained harassing attacks on enemy supply lines and communications thus diverting and destroying a large number of hostile troops and disrupting a major enemy counter offensive. Without rest, after this arduous and highly effective action, the Battalion under his command and when reinforced by fresh troops, immediately launched a further determined attack. During this entire period, Lieutenant Colonel Clifford, by his aggressive leadership and courageous personal conduct in close contact with the enemy, imbued his men with an indomitable fighting spirit, the direct result of which was a costly and serious defeat of the enemy. Lieutenant Colonel Clifford's gallant leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 24th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, Advanced Echelon, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 3 (December 10, 1944)

Action Date: November 10 - 30, 1944

Service: Army

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

Company: Commanding Officer

Regiment: 19th Infantry Regiment

Division: 24th Infantry Division

 

 

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Edgar Clifford (ASN: 0-20339), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 17 April 1945 to 24 June 1945, at Mindanao, Philippine Islands. Constantly advancing with his forward elements through mountainous jungle terrain despite adverse weather conditions, heavily mined roads, and bitter enemy resistance, Colonel Clifford aggressively led his unit in a grueling, sustained drive from Parang to the south bank of the broad, un-fordable Davao River. Davao City, the objective on the opposite bank, was surrounded by flat swamps to the south and was well defended by a battalion of Japanese naval personnel who manned eight captured naval guns and an elaborate system of mutually supporting machine guns and 20-mm. dual-purpose weapons. After making a rapid reconnaissance, Colonel Clifford personally led the advance elements of his assault company across a small, hastily repaired foot bridge and, under small arms and artillery fire, fearlessly directed the establishment of the initial beachhead. His vigorous and bold leadership inspired his troops to consolidate and expand their foothold before darkness. The following morning, he skillfully deployed his men and led them in capturing the important city. Later, while directing his troops in combat, he was mortally wounded by enemy fire. By his intrepid leadership, great personal bravery and fearless determination to perform his mission, Colonel Clifford played a major role in assuring the success of his regiment and his outstanding leadership and courage provided a lasting inspiration to his men. His actions exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 24th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 296 (October 28, 1945)

Action Date: April 17 - June 24, 1945

Service: Army

Rank: Colonel

Company: Commanding Officer

Regiment: 19th Infantry Regiment

Division: 24th Infantry Division

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Still working on some of the hard to find pics of the remaining multiple recipietns. Stay with me while I try.

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The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant General Walton Harris Walker (ASN: 0-3405), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding General of the 8th United States Army. Lieutenant General Walker distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea from 14 July to 28 September 1950. During this campaign General Walker personally, and at great risk to his own life from enemy ground fire, performed repeated aerial reconnaissance flights in unarmed plane deep into enemy territory. The knowledge gained by General Walker from these flights was of inestimable value to him in making tactical decisions, and contributed greatly to the accomplishment of his mission in spite of the preponderance of force possessed by the enemy. In addition to the above and with personal disregard not only of health of but life itself, he spent hour after hour and day after day on the battlefield, inspiring the United Nations forces with his own courage and his will to fight. Where acts of personal courage were common, General Walker's fearlessness and courageous leadership were outstanding.

General Orders: General Headquarters Far East Command: General Orders No. 33 (October 1, 1950)

Action Date: July 14 - September 28, 1950

Service: Army

Rank: Lieutenant General

Company: Commanding General

Division: 8th U.S. Army

 

 

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major General Walton Harris Walker (ASN: 0-3405), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States. On 23 August 1944, Maj General Walker, Commanding General, XX United States Army Corps, with complete disregard for his own safety, personally directed the successful operation which established a bridgehead across the Seine River near Melun, France. By his continuous presence with the forward elements of his command, as well as exemplary judgment and leadership, he inspired his command in effecting an early crossing of the Seine River and the continuance of the attack eastward. General Walker's contact with the forward combat troops was maintained in the face of heavy enemy fire. He repeatedly exposed himself to this enemy fire, encouraging the troops to move forward and by doing so gave them the required confidence to continue their advance. When certain elements were halted by intense enemy fire, he courageously assumed personal command and through his own supervision, force and persuasion, although he himself was in complete view of the enemy, caused the troops to effect the crossing of the river. By his intrepid direction, heroic leadership and superior tactical knowledge and ability, General Walker set an inspiring example for his command, reflecting the highest traditions of the armed forces.

General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 54 (September 9, 1944)

Action Date: 23-Aug-44

Service: Army

Rank: Major General

Company: Commanding General

Division: XX Corps

 

 

ARMY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL

Awarded for actions during the World War II

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Walton Harris Walker (ASN: 0-3405), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, from 1 August to 20 October 1944. Major General Walker by his sterling qualities of leadership was responsible for the outstanding and exemplary success of the XX Corps in combat during this period. Under his command the Corps repeatedly spearheaded the rapid advance of Third Army across France, undeterred by adverse weather conditions, difficult terrain, and ever-lengthening supply lines. The brilliant manner in which river crossings were secured, pockets of resistance cleared, bridgeheads established, and large scale attacks successfully completed all attest to the outstanding quality of leadership of General Walker. His tireless energy, personal courage, and continuous presence with advance elements of his command were a constant inspiration to his troops.

General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 6 (January 24, 1945)

Action Date: August 1 - October 20, 1944

Service: Army

Rank: Major General

Company: Commanding General

Division: XX Corps

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Awards:

General Walton H walker list of awards and decorations:

 

Air Medal with two Silver Oak Leaf Clusters and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster.

American Campaign Medal.

American Defense Service Medal.

Ardennes Battle Credit.

Army Commendation Medal of World War II.

Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp.

Army of Occupation of Germany Medal.

Bronze Star Medal.

Central European Battle Credit.

Croix de Guerre (Luxembourg).

Croix de Guerre with Bronze Star (France).

Croix de Guerre with Palm (France).

Distinguished Flying Cross with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster.

Distinguished Service Cross with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster.

Distinguished Service Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster.

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one Silver Service Star and

one Bronze Service Star for Normandy, Northern France, Tunisia, Ardennes-Alsace,

Central Europe and Rhineland Campaigns.

Grand Ducal Order of the Oak Leaf of the Crown, Commander Grade (Luxembourg).

Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars for UN Defensive, UN

Offensive, and CCF Intervention Campaigns.

Legion of Honor, Officer Class (France).

Legion of Merit.

Medal of Marne (France).

Medal of Metz (France).

Medal of the 4th Guard Army (Russia).

Medal of Verdun (France).

Meritorious Unit Emblem.

National Defense Service Medal.

Normandy Battle Credit.

Northern France Battle Credit.

Order of Military Merit with Gold Star (Korea).

Order of the War for the Fatherland, Class One (Russia).

Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Badge.

Rhineland Battle Credit.

Silver Star with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters.

United Nations Service Medal.

World War I Victory Medal with five stars, two Clasps for St. Mihiel and

Meuse-Argonne, and Defensive Sector Clasps.

World War II Victory Medal.

 

 

Summary Statement of Military Service

Walton Harris Walker

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Born 3 December 1889: Belton, Texas

Bachelor of Science Degree: United States Military Academy 1912

2d Lt. Infantry RA 12 Jun 1912

1st Lt. Infantry RA 1 Jul 1916

Capt. Infantry RA 15 May 1917

Maj. Infantry RA 17 Jun 1918

Lt. Col. Infantry USA 6 May 1919

Maj. Infantry 1 Jul 1920

Lt. Col. Infantry RA 1 Aug 1935

Col. AUS 14 Feb 1941

Brig. Gen. AUS 10 Jul 1941

Maj. Gen. AUS 16 Feb 1942

Col. Infantry RA 1 May 1942

Brig. Gen. RA 4 Jun 1944

Lt. Gen. AUS 26 Apr 1945

Maj. Gen. RA 1 Aug 1947

Gen. AUS (Posthumously) 20 Dec 1950

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Brigadier General Frank Sayles Bowen, Jr. earned two DSC's, thee DSM's and four Silver Stars. He commanded the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team in Korea.

 

Here is a link to his awards. It looks like he earned one of his DSM's as a colonel in WWII. That's pretty unusual.

 

http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-...ecipientid=7294

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Thanks for your participation in this thread. Nice pic.\Keep it coming if you have more.

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Does this count? Not only is this Marine a bonafide 'Double', that's right, 'Double Medal of Honor' recipient, he was also awarded both the DSC and the Navy Cross!

 

SERGEANT MAJOR DANIEL "DAN" JOSEPH DALY, USMC

Boxer Rebellion 1900 Medal of Honor Recipient

Haitian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient

 

His record as a fighting man remains unequaled in the annals of Marine Corps history.

 

Biography

Daly was born in Glen Cove, New York, on November 11, 1873. By size he was a small man (5'6" in height, 132 lbs), but had established himself as an amateur boxer.

 

Marine Corps service

 

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.

 

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 insurgents). 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. 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?" (Daly was, perhaps unknowingly, paraphrasing Frederick the Great who asked, on June 18, 1757 at the Battle of Kolin, "Kerle, wollt ihr denn ewig leben?") (Men, do you want to live for ever?). For this and other actions during the battle, Daly was awarded the Navy Cross.

 

Daly was described by his fellow Medal of Honor double award recipient, Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler as,"The fightenist Marine I ever knew!" Daly reportedly was offered an officer's commission, twice, to which he responded that he would rather be, "...an outstanding sergeant than just another officer."

 

Dan Daly retired from the Marine Corps on February 6, 1929.

 

Death and burial

Daly died on April 27, 1937. He is buried in New York City in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Section 5, Grave No. 70

 

Medal of Honor citations

 

First award — 1901

 

DALY, DANIEL JOSEPH

 

Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: November 11, 1873, Glen Cove, Long Island, N.Y. Accredited to. New York. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901. Other Navy Awards: Second Medal of Honor, Navy Cross.

 

Citation:

 

For The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (First Award) to Private Daniel Joseph Daly (MCSN: 73086), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Captain Newt Hall's Marine Detachment, 1st Regiment (Marines), in action in the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 14 August 1900, Daly distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

 

Second award — 1915

 

DALY, DANIEL JOSEPH

 

Rank and organization: Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: Glen Cove, Long Island, N.Y., November 11, 1873. Accredited to: New York. Other Navy awards: Second Medal of Honor, Navy Cross.

 

Citation:

 

Serving with the 15th Company of Marines on October 22, 1915, GySgt. Daly was one of the company to leave Fort Liberte, Haiti, for a 6-day reconnaissance. After dark on the evening of October 24, 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. GySgt. Daly fought with exceptional gallantry against heavy odds throughout this action.

 

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. On June 5, at the risk of his life, First Sergeant Daly extinguished a fire in an ammunition dump at Lucy-le-Bocage. 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. On June 10, 1918, he attacked an enemy machine-gun emplacement unassisted and captured it by use of hand grenades and his automatic pistol. On the same day, during the German attack on Bouresches, he brought in wounded under fire.

 

Distinguished Service Cross

 

Citation:

 

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Sergeant Daniel Joseph Daly (MCSN: 73086), United States Marine Corps, for repeated deeds of heroism and great service while serving with the Seventy-Third Company, Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., on 5 and 7 June 1918 at Lucy-le-Bocage, and on 10 June 1918 in the attack on Bouresches, France. On June 5, at the risk of his life, First Sergeant Daly extinguished a fire in an ammunition dump at Lucy-le-Bocage. On 7 June 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. On 10 June 1918, he attacked an enemy machine-gun emplacement unassisted and captured it by use of hand grenades and his automatic pistol. On the same day, during the German attack on Bouresches, he brought in wounded under fire.

 

 

Medals

 

A complete list of Sergeant Major Daly's decorations and medals includes:

• Two Medal of Honor (The Medals of Honor are on display at the National Marine Corps Museum in Triangle, Virginia)
  
• Navy Cross
  
• Distinguished Service Cross
  
• Three Letters of Commendation
  
• Marine 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. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Defensive-Sector clasps
  
• Médaille militaire
  
• Croix de guerre with Palm
  
• Fourragère (the last three awards are from the French government; only the Croix de guerre is authorized for wear by US personnel).
  

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Thanks for your participation in this thread.

It counts if you partcipate.

Double. 1+1=2. :think:

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I once had a great oppurtunity to host a Legion of Valor event in 2004. I displayed most of my valor uniforms at this event. It was also the first time that General Smedley Butler's uniform was open for public viewing.

 

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I saw one of Gen Butler's uniforms at the Smithsonian in the mid 60's along with some of his memorabilia. I don't recall if his medals were also exhibited (this was before I caught the bug). I wonder if they still have it - probably stuffed in a closet in the basement.

 

Jim