James L. Day
Major General James Lewis Day (October 5, 1925 - October 28, 1998) was a United States Marine, who as a Corporal, during World War II in the Battle of Okinawa, displayed "extraordinary heroism, repeated acts of valor, and quintessential battlefield leadership, ...inspired the efforts of his outnumbered Marines to defeat a much larger enemy force", for which he was ultimately received the Medal of Honor. Day continued his distinguished service with the Marine Corps as an officer, reaching the rank of Major General.
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