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Thank you, my friend Maj Marty Hogan for making us aware that November 11 is the anniversary of the birth of United States Marine Daniel Joseph Daly "one of only nineteen men (including seven Marines) to have received the Medal of Honor twice. All Marine double recipients except Daly and Major General Smedley Butler received both Medals of Honor for the same action.
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The Fightinest Marine - Dan Daly I WHO DID WHAT IN WW1?
"Dan Daly was one of only two Marines to be awarded two Medals of Honor in two seperate conflicts. The first one, in his actions 1901 during the China Relief. His second one for his actions during the U.S. Invasion and Occupation of Haiti 1915. But he wasn’t done yet and after the U.S. entry into WW1 April 1917, he was close receiving his third one on the battlefields of Belleau Wood in France."
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1. Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph Daly, USMC awarded two medals of honor
2. 1919 Gunnery Sergeant Dan Daly Marine Awarded French Medaille Militaire Medal
3. GySgt Daniel Joseph Daly.
4. Sgt Major Dan Daly died at Glendale, Long Island, New York, 27 April 1937


First Award Medal of Honor Citation -Boxer rebellion: "In the presence of the enemy during the battle of Peking, China, 14 August 1900, Daly distinguished himself by meritorious conduct. SECOND AWARD Serving with the 15th Company of Marines on 22 October 1915, G/Sgt. 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 fre 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."

Second Award Medal of Honor Citation - Haiti: 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.

Biographies from
1. usmcu.edu/Research/Marine-Corps-History-Division
2. wikitree.com/wiki/Daly-434

1. Background from usmcu.edu/Research/Marine-Corps-History-Division/Information-for-Units/Medal-of-Honor-Recipients-By-Unit/GySgt-Daniel-Joseph-Daly/
SERGEANT MAJOR
DANIEL "DAN" JOSEPH DALY, USMC (DECEASED)
Medal of Honor Citation - Boxer Rebellion Original General Order-Boxer Rebellion
Medal of Honor Citation - Haiti
Sergeant Major Daniel "Dan" Joseph Daly was once acclaimed by MajGen John A. Lejeune, former Commandant of the Marine Corps, as "the outstanding Marine of all time." MajGen Smedley D. Butler called him "The fightinest Marine I ever knew," and wrote that "it was an object lesson to have served with him."
This kind of praise was generally expressed by Marine officers and enlisted men alike and, according to the record, Dan Daly deserved it.
Sergeant Major Daly and MajGen Butler are the only Marines who have ever received the Nation's highest military award-the Medal of Honor-twice for separate acts of heroism.
A small man (five feet, six inches in height and weighing only 132 pounds), SgtMaj Daly nevertheless was a fine military figure, erect and well-proportioned. His keen gray eyes looked upon danger without fear. Although a "natural" for publicity, he disdained it and disliked all the fuss made over him. He termed medals "a lot of foolishness." Personally he enjoyed a pipe, crammed with cut plug tobacco, but did not drink.

He was a strict disciplinarian, yet fair-minded and very popular among both officers and enlisted men. He was noted not only for his reckless daring, but also for his constant attention to the needs of his men. Offered a commission on several occasions, he is said to have declined on the grounds that he would rather be "an outstanding sergeant than just another officer."

Sergeant Major Daly is perhaps best remembered for a famous battle cry delivered during the desperate fighting in Belleau Wood in June 1918. Marines took a terrific pounding on the outskirts of Lucy le Bocage ("Lucy Birdcage" to the American Expeditionary Forces) at the fringe of Belleau Wood. They were outnumbered, outgunned, and pinned down. 1stSgt Daly ordered an attack. Leaping forward, he yelled to his tired men, "Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?"

Very little is known about his early life other than the fact of his birth in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, on 11 November 1873, and the fact that he was a newsboy and something of a fighter for his weight and size.

With the hope of getting into the Spanish-American War, he enlisted in the Marine Corps on 10 January 1899. But he didn't make it. Before he had finished boot-camp training, the war had collapsed and he was ordered aboard ship and sent to the Asiatic Fleet.

In May 1900, he deployed aboard the USS Newark for Taku Bay, China, where he landed with other Marines enroute for Peking. The U.S. Marines and German forces had been stationed on Tartar Wall, south of the American Legation, but intense enemy fire had driven them from the position. With Capt Newt Hall, Pvt Daly mounted the wall bastion, bayoneted rifle in hand. On 14 August, Capt Hall left to bring up reinforcements and Pvt Daly remained to defend the position single-handed. Chinese snipers fired at him and stormed the bastion, but he fought them off until reinforcements arrived. For this gallantry he was awarded his first Medal of Honor.

Fifteen years later, in action against Haitian bandits, GySgt Daly earned the rare distinction being awarded a second Medal of Honor.

His service was varied and included sea duty aboard the USS Newark, Panther, Cleveland, Marietta, Mississippi, Ohio, and Machias. In addition to combat in China, Haiti and France, he served in Panama, Cuba, Mexico and Puerto Rico, and on eight United States posts.

During World War I, he served from 4 November 1917 to 21 April 1919, participating in combat in the Toulon Sector (March-May 1918); Aisne Operations (June 1918); and the Chateau-Thierry Sector (Belleau Wood, June 1918). During this operation, on 5 June and at the risk of his life, he extinguished a fire in the ammunition dump at Lucy le Bocage. Two days later, while the same sector was under one of its heaviest bombardments, he visited all machine gun crews of his company, then posted over a wide section of the front, cheering his men. On 10 June, he single-handedly attacked an enemy machine gun emplacement, capturing it by the use of hand grenades and an automatic pistol. On the same date, during an enemy attack on the village of Bouresches, he brought in wounded under heavy fire.

He also served in the St. Mihiel Offensive (September 1918) and the Champagne Offensive (Blanc Mont, September-October 1918). He was wounded in action on 21 June and twice on 8 October 1918. He then served with the American Army of Occupation in Germany following the Armistice, which he considered "not a bad birthday present."

A complete list of SgtMaj Daniel Daly's decorations and medals includes two Medals of Honor; 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. 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).

Sergeant Major Daly remained unmarried all his life. In 1919 he was reported as saying, "I can't see how a single man could spend his time to better advantage than in the Marines." Soon thereafter he was placed on the retainer list of the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, awaiting retirement. He took a job as a bank guard on Wall Street, New York City, and held the position 17 years.

Retired officially on 6 February 1929, SgtMaj Dan Daly died at Glendale, Long Island, New York, 28 April 1937. His remains were buried in Cypress Hills. His record as a fighting man remains unequalled in the annals of Marine Corps history."

2. background from wikitree.com/wiki/Daly-434
"Daniel Joseph Daly (abt. 1873 - 1937)
Sgt Major Daniel Joseph "Dan" Daly
Born about 11 Nov 1873 in Glen Cove, Nassau County, New York, United States [uncertain]
ANCESTORS
Son of John Daly and Ellen (Donovan) Daly
Brother of Timothy Daly, David Daly, Julia Daly and Mary Frances (Daly) Loeb
Died 27 Apr 1937 in Glendale, Queens, New York, United States
Daniel Joseph Daly is traditionally known to be born November 11 1873 in Glen Cove New York, but actually he was 3 years older.[1] The 1880 United States Census records him living in Oyster Bay, Queens, New York with his father John 45 and brother David 12.[2] In the 1892 New York, State Census Daniel is living with his mother Ellen 46, sisters Julia 18, Mary 8, and brother David 24 who is in the US Navy, in Queens, Long Island.[3] On both these Censuses Daniel is listed as being born 1870/1, and in 1893 his sister Julia is registered as dying on 29 September 1893 with the parents of John and Ellen Daly with the birthplace of Glen Cove.[4]
At the age of 12 Daniel was working selling newspapers on street corners and became a semipro boxer in sports clubs, often using his skills to get the bestselling spots. On January 10, 1899 he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was 25+ years old when he signed up. He joined for one purpose: to get in the Spanish/American War, but this conflict ended on April 11, 1899 before he finished boot camp training and he was transferred aboard ship and sent to the Asiatic Fleet.[5]
In 1900 Daniel was a Marine Private during the Boxer Rebellion in China. China, at this time had been divided by six great powers — Russia, Germany, Britain, France, Italy and Japan. The United States was not involved in the exploitation of China, but had missionaries and a small legation in Peking. A secret society of Chinese dissidents became active in 1899 to rid China of foreigners and Christian missionaries and their converts. The Imperial Army of China lacked the unity and military might to repel the unwanted occupiers, so the “I Ho Chuan” who's symbol was a fist (Fists of Righteous Harmony) were encouraged by the Empress Dowager Cixi to drive the foreigners into the sea. The Westerners called these fighters “Boxers,” a nickname derived from the "I Ho Chuan" practicing gymnastics and calisthenics. In May 1900 the Foreign Compound was under siege by the Boxers and on 14 August 1900, Daniel Joseph Daly performed the action which earned him his first Medal of Honor. The action consisted of Daniel volunteering to creep out in front of a position that needed to be reinforced to hold back the Chinese while repairs were made on the fortress. During the night Daniel defended his position as small batches of Chinese attacked with rifles, spears and arrows. Using his bolt action M1895 Lee rifle and bayonet, his ferocity in battle caused the enemy to cry out "Quon-fay" several times during the night, which translated means "very bad devil". Daniel killed over 200 Chinese by accounts.[6]
The Citation Reads[7]
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.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 55 (July 19, 1901)
Action Date: 14-Aug-00
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private
Battalion: Captain Newt Hall's Marine Detachment
Regiment: 1st Regiment (Marines)
Following the Boxer Rebellion now with the Rank of Gunnery Sergeant Daniel took part in some of the Banana Wars one which he distinguished himself once again in a one man attack on snipers which allowed his men to advance into the town of Vera Cruz against the Mexicans. In October 1915 he was to be awarded his second Medal of Honor:
In July 1915 President Wilson invoked the Monroe Doctrine in order to protect American lives in Haiti and to restore order to the republic. As a result of the enforcement of the Doctrine, United States bluejackets and Marines were to secure the country. 330 Marines were sent on July 28, 1915, one was Gunnery Sergeant Daniel Joseph Daly. Port-au-Prince was restored to order but the mountains were ruled by Cacos Rebels.

Marines in the mountains near Port au Prince.
While on patrol on the evening on October 24 1915 in a Company of Marines whilst crossing a river in a ravine they were attacked on 3 sides by approximately 400 concealed Cacos Rebels which killed the horse carrying the heavy machine gun, the Marines moved forward to cover and Daniel volunteered to recover the machine gun which was strapped to the horse dead in the river. By accounts Daniel killed up to 7 Cacos Rebels with just a knife and as he was cutting the straps that held the machine gun strapped to the dead horse in the river, bullets were striking the water all around him and he returned to his Company with the machine gun strapped to his own back. At dawn the next day the Marines advanced in 3 directions surprising the Rebels forcing them to scatter. For this action he was awarded his second Medal of Honor
The Citation Reads[8]
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (Second Award) to Gunnery Sergeant Daniel Joseph Daly (MCSN: 73086), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with the 15th Company of Marines (Mounted), 2d Marine Regiment, on 22 October 1915. Gunnery Sergeant Daly was one of the company to leave Fort Liberte, Haiti, for a six-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 three 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 three squads, advanced in three different directions, surprising and scattering the Cacos in all directions. Gunnery Sergeant Daly fought with exceptional gallantry against heavy odds throughout this action.
Action Date: 24-Oct-15
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Gunnery Sergeant
Company: 15th Company (Mounted)
Regiment: 2d Marines
During World War I and now a First Sergeant, he served from 4 November 1917 to 21 April 1919 with 73rd Machine Gun Company, 6th Regiment Marines, 2nd Division, A.E.F, he was in combat in the Toulon Sector from 15 March-13 May 1918, the Aisne Operations from 31 May – 9 July 1918 and it was during the later action at Belleau Wood his famous battle cry became known "Come on you sons o' bitches, do you want to live forever" (he denied he ever said it, an NCO of the US Marines does not use bad language).
For actions on the 5 to 10 June 1918 which in the citations state:
• On June 5th, 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. He was awarded the: Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, and Silver Star Citation[9]
Daniel was also in the actions at St. Mihiel and Blanc Mont, he was wounded 21 June 1918 and twice wounded 8 October 1918
Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph Daly was at his own request placed on the Retainer List of the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve and worked as a Security Guard for a Wall Street Bank, New York City and officially retired from the US Marines on 6 February 1929.

Sgt Major Dan Daly died at Glendale, Long Island, New York, 27 April 1937.
Sergeant Major Daniel Daly was buried Glendale Long Island at the insistance of his sister Mary Loeb but was told the burial ground was full. The USMC obtained permission for his burial there. Sergeant Major Daniel Daly was the Registered Owner at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens County, New York of Plot Section 17, Range 21, Plot H, Grave 7, where 7 of his family are buried:
1. Ellen Donovan Daley 1848-1928
2. Julia Daley 1872-1893
3. David Daley 1897-1897
4. William Loeb 1903-1903
5. John Francis Loeb 1904-1904
6. David Daley 1867-1938
7. John E. Daley 1902-1965

Sergeant Major Dan Daly's Decorations and Medals (Not Including Purple Hearts)[10]
• 2 Medal of Honor
• Navy Cross
• Distinguished Service Cross
• Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with 2 service stars
• China Relief Expedition Medal
• Philippine Campaign Medal
• Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal with 1 service star
• Mexican Service Medal
• Haitian Campaign Medal
• World War I Victory Medal with Aisne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Defensive-Sector clasps and Citation Star
• Médaille militaire
• Croix de Guerre with Palm
• Croix de Guerre Fourragère

Sources
1. ↑ Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881 index, FamilySearch, Daniel Daly, 26 Nov 1870; citing Cork, Ireland, reference ; FHL microfilm 101219. This record matches the 1880 census and 1892 New York census, it matches the birth/death records for Daniel's siblings and marriage record for his parents.
2. ↑ United States Census, 1880 index and images, FamilySearch, John Daly, Oyster Bay, Queens, New York, United States; citing sheet 410D, NARA microfilm publication T9.
3. ↑ New York, State Census, 1892 index and images, FamilySearch, Daniel Daly, , Long Island City, 01, 07, Queens, New York; citing FHL microfilm.
4. ↑ New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952 index, FamilySearch, Julia Daly, 29 Sep 1893; citing Flushing, Queens Co., New York, reference rn731; FHL microfilm 1376367.
5. ↑ Almanac of American Military History, Volume 1 Author ; Spencer Tucker. Publishers; ABC-CLIO, 21 Nov 2012. Page# 1283.
6. ↑ Leatherneck Magazine Aug 2000 PDF. Battle atop Tarter Wall" J Michael Miller.
7. ↑ Military Times Hall of Valor Medals and Awards for Valor of Sgt Major Daniel Joseph Daly, United States Marine Corps.
8. ↑ Military Times Hall of Valor Medals and Awards for Valor of Sgt Major Daniel Joseph Daly, United States Marine Corps.
9. ↑ Military Times Hall of Valor Medals and Awards for Valor of Sgt Major Daniel Joseph Daly, United States Marine Corps.
10. ↑ National Archives Catalog Official Military Personnel File for Sgt Maj Daniel Daly USMC."

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