November 11th, 1873
Daniel Joseph Daly (November 11, 1873 – April 27, 1937) was a United States Marine and one of nineteen U.S. servicemen to have been awarded the Medal of Honor twice. He earned his first Medal of Honor during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900, and the second in Haiti in 1915. Daly and Major General Smedley Butler are the only Marines who earned two Medals of Honor in two separate actions
Daniel Joseph Daly was born on November 11, 1873, in Glen Cove, New York, on Long Island. He spent his youth in New York City, working as a newsboy among other jobs. Despite his slight build—5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) tall and weighing 132 pounds (60 kg)—Daly occasionally fought as a semi-pro boxer.
Daniel Daly, a highly decorated Marine, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on January 10, 1899, at the age of 25. He went on to become one of the most renowned and decorated Marines in U.S. history. Daly earned the Medal of Honor twice for separate actions in different conflicts, showcasing his exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.
His first Medal of Honor was awarded for his actions during the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900. Daly, then a corporal, demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of overwhelming odds.
The second Medal of Honor was earned during the United States occupation of Haiti in 1915. Sergeant Major Daly, by then a seasoned and respected Marine, again exhibited unparalleled bravery and leadership.
Daniel Daly’s legacy lives on as a symbol of the Marine Corps’ values of honor, courage, and commitment. His birthplace in Glen Cove, New York, remains a point of historical significance for those commemorating his contributions to the U.S. military.
