Additional biographical information:
https://www.usmcu.edu/Research/Marine-Corps-History-Division/Information-for-Units/Medal-of-Honor-Recipients-By-Unit/Cpl-James-L-Day/.

Major General James L. Day (World War II) is a Notable burial at https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftrosecrans.asp. He received the Medal of Honor while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, 2d Battalion, 22nd Marines, 6th Marine Division, for actions on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, May 14–17, 1945. Day died in 1998.  
https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/james-l-day.
*The preceding content is not intended as a comprehensive biography, but it highlights their significance as a result of military or civilian distinction, lasting achievements, or association with impactful national events. 

President Bill Clinton awarding General Day the Medal of Honor.

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

I just learned of Gen.Day’s passing I’d like to say I drove for Gen.Day when he was a Col. stationed in Philadelphia at the 4 th MCD he was the district director he was a good man to drive for he presented me with my GED for that I’ll always be greatful it was a great pleasure to serve such a fine outstanding Marine Rest In Peace Gen.Day it was my honor to know you

JAMES LEWIS DAY

Service

WORLD WAR II

KOREA

VIETNAM

MEDAL OF HONOR

SILVER STAR & 3 GS

PURPLE HEART & 2 GS

US MARINE CORPS,

MAJ GEN

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