Joseph W. Dailey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Joseph W. Dailey

5th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Date of Birth: 17-Feb-1917

Place of Birth: Arkansas, United States

Date of Death: 05-Jul-2007

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Joseph W. Dailey

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

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