Daniel Joseph Daly
U.S. Marine Corps
Date of Birth: Nov 11, 1873
Place of Birth: Glen Cove, NY
Entered Service At: New York, NY
Date of Death: Apr 27, 1937
Place of Burial: Cypress Hills National Cemetery - Brooklyn, NY
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War or Period: Boxer Rebellion, China
Rank at Time of Action: Private
Date/Place Of Action: Aug 14, 1900 - Peking, China
Unit: USS Newark, Captain Newt Hall's Marine Detachment
Date of Award: Jul 19, 1901
Synopsis: Distinguished himelf by meritorious conduct in the presence of
the enemy during the battle of Peking, China.
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War or Period: Haitian Campaign, 1915
Rank at Time of Action: Gunnery Sergeant
Date/Place Of Action: Oct 24, 1915 - Fort Dipitie, Haiti
Unit: 15th Company, 2d Marine Regiment
Date of Award: Date of presentation unknown
Synopsis: Fought with exceptional gallantry, against heavy odds when 400
Cacos fired upon the his reconnaissance unit from 3 sides.
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Smedley Darlington Butler
U.S. Marine Corps
Date of Birth: Jul 30, 1881
Place of Birth: West Chester, PA
Entered Service At: Pennsylvania
Date of Death: Jun 21, 1940
Place of Burial: Oakland Cemetery - West Cheser, PA
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War or Period: Mexican Campaign, Vera Cruz
Rank at Time of Action: Major
Date/Place Of Action: Apr 22, 1914 - Vera Cruz, Mexico
Unit: Battalion Commander
Date of Award: Dec 4, 1915
Synopsis: Major Butler was eminent and conspicuous in command of his
battalion, exhibiting courage and skill in leading his men in the battle at Vera Cruz.
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War or Period: Hatian Campaign, 1915
Rank at Time of Action: Major
Date/Place Of Action: Nov 17, 1915 - Fort Riviere, Haiti
Unit: Commanding Officer of Marines & Seamen
Date of Award: 1916
Synopsis: For conspicious bravery and forceful leadership in the battle to
breach a small opening at Fort Riviere, crushing the Cacos in fighting that became
hand-to-hand.
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