Joseph W. Dailey Military person

Sergeant Major Joseph W Dailey (17 February 1917 – 5 July 2007) served as the fifth Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps from 1 August 1969 until he retired from active duty in the Marine Corps on 31 January 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, Korea, and Vietnam — earning the Silver Star for actions during the Battle of Okinawa and the Navy Cross and the Bronze Star for actions during the Korean War. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Personal facts

Joseph W. Dailey
Birth dateFebruary 17, 1917
Birth place
Arkansas
Date of deathJuly 05, 2007
Place of death
Newport Beach California

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Navy Cross
military operations
Battle of Okinawa
Korean War
Vietnam War
World War II
Battle of the Bismarck Sea
New Guinea campaign
military branch
United States Marine Corps
military commandSergeant Major of the Marine Corps
service start1941
service end1941

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External resources

  1. http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/HD/Whos_Who/Dailey_JW.htm