James L. Day
Born: October 5, 1925 at East St. Louis, Illinois
Home Town: East St. Louis, Illinois
Silver Star
Vietnam War
U.S. Marine Corps
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to James L. Day (0-56003), Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 28th Marines, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on March 2 – 4, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Major Day upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
