James L. Day Military person

Major General James Lewis Day (October 5, 1925 - October 28, 1998) was a United States Marine Corps major general who served in World War II, in the Korean War, and in the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions as a corporal on May 14 to 17 during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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Birth date	October 05, 1925
Date of death	October 28, 1998
Resting place	Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

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Military person

award	Bronze Star Medal Legion of Merit Purple Heart Silver Star Combat Action Ribbon Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy) Medal of Honor Commendation Medal Defense Superior Service Medal
military operations	Battle of Okinawa Korean War Cold War Vietnam War World War II
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	1st Marine Division MCRD San Diego 1st Battalion 9th Marines 2nd Infantry Training Regiment 4th Marine Corps District 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade Camp Fuji Camp Smedley Butler I MAF
military unit	22nd Marine Regiment (United States)
service start	1943
service end	1986