Joseph W. Dailey
5th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph W. Dailey (February 17, 1917 – July 5, 2007) was a United States Marine who served as the 5th sergeant major of the Marine Corps from August 1, 1969, until he retired from active duty on January 31, 1973. Dailey was the oldest living former sergeant major of the Marine Corps when he died in 2007. Dailey served in combat in three wars—World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War—earning the Silver Star for actions during the Battle of Okinawa and the Navy Cross and the Bronze Star Medal for heroism in Korea. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Joseph W. Dailey | |
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Born | (1917-02-17)February 17, 1917 Black Mountain, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | July 5, 2007(2007-07-05) (aged 90) Newport Beach, California, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1941–1945 1948–1973 |
Rank | Sergeant major |
Commands held | Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II
Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal with Combat V Purple Heart Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal |
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