Sergeant Major Daniel “Dan” Daly

Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph Daly happens to be one of those nineteen army men who were bestowed with two Medals of Honor. He entered the history books for his inspiration yell to the men in his company as they were preparing to attack the Germans at the Battle of Belleau Wood during the first world war.

According to Major General Butler, Daly was the fightin’est Marine in his times. His outstanding abilities to lead his men in times of crisis made Daly more popular. His Medals of Honor can be seen at the famous National Museum of the Marine Corps in Virginia’s Triangle.

Daly was awarded the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross,  the Croix de Guerre, and the Medaille Militaire for his services. He served his country from 1899 to 1929. He passed away in 1937 at the age of 63.