Karl S. Day, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 30-May-1896
Place of Birth: Friendship, Indiana, United States
Date of Death: 19-Jan-1973
Profession: United States Naval Aviator
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Karl S. Day
- Karl Schmolsmire Day (May 30, 1896 - January 19, 1973) was a highly decorated naval aviator of the United States Marine Corps Reserve with the rank of Lieutenant General.
- A veteran World War I, Day served with Northern Bombing Group on the Belgian front and received Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.
- He then resigned his commission and worked in various civilian jobs until the beginning of World War II.
- Day was subsequently recalled to active duty and served as Air Base Commander during the Battle of Peleliu in September 1944.
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