Daniel Joseph Daly-Brooklyn, NY
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He was awarded two Medals of Honor. The first one was for action in the China Expedition-Boxer Rebellion in Peking, China on August 14, 1900. The second Medal was for action in near Fort Liberte, Haiti on October 24, 1915. He is buried in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn NY in Section 5, Site 70.
Waymark Code: WMXZ42
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2018
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He was born on November 11, 1873 in Glen Cove, NY and died on April 27, 1937 in Glendale, NY. He attained the rank of Sergeant Major in the U.S. Marine Corps. His Medal of Honor information and citations are: DALY, DANIEL JOSEPH
• Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to. New York
• G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901
• Other Navy Awards: Second Medal of Honor, Navy Cross
Citation: FIRST AWARD - 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.
Armed Service: Marines
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