Captain George Daily
Fitness Report, Awards, Decorations
HEADQUARTERS
1ST BATTALION, 7TH CAVALRY
1ST CAVALRY DIVISION
APO 24
Dear Mrs Dailey,
For the past six months, I have known and worked closely with your husband here in Korea. This association has been gratifying, and I consider George one of the finest officers I have known.
As you might know, new rules and regulations prevent me from showing an efficiency report to the rated officer. But it doesn't preclude me from showing it to his wife. I thought you might like to know how I and the rest of the officers feel about your husband. The attached inclosure is the "manner of performance" part of the efficiency report. I believe you can be especially proud of George and the work he is doing here.
Sincerely,
WILLIAM T. LEGGETT JR
Lt. Dailey is the finest 1/LT I have ever known. He has performed the duties of a Mechanized Battalion S4 in an outstanding manner. Throughout the period of this report, Lt Dailey has been faced with problems normally not encountered by an S4. The repair and utility support provided by the post engineers has been nearly nonexistant. The amny projects which have been necessary for the two compounds on which the battalion is housed have had to be done by the battalion R&U section working directly under Lt. Dailey. A lack of maintenance support, both in repair parts and in contact teams, has been another difficulty which Lt Dailey has lessened to the maximum possible extent.
Where Lt Dailey has been particulary outstanding is in the normal field of logistics. Not only has he been an operator but also a planner and co-ordinator. He has shown an exceptional degree of thorough understanding in all aspects of S4 reponsibilities.
He has supervised the property book officer, the medical corps officer, the motor and maintenance officer, and the support platoon leader. He has kept the commander abreast of the logistical situation and has had his finger on the pulse of everything pertaining to S4 within the battalion.
Lt Dailey is especially well-grounded in the ROAD concept. He is an authority on this concept when it comes to the tactical situation pertaining to combat and field trains, the resupply of all classes of supply, reports, and medical evacuation. On every field exercise he has done a fantastic job for his rank and experience. I do not know any Captain who could have done a better job in the field.
Lt Dailey is an engaging officer, very amiable and courteous. He carries himself well, is immaculate and is in top physical condition. He is even-tempered and is very self-controlled. One of his greatest strengths is his keen mind. He has quick recall and is usually a thought ahead of others. He thinks fast on his feet and expresses himself clearly, logically and calmly.
Date of action: 16 January 1966
[Note: This medal was awarded by the Republic of Vietnam. There is no date or location given on this citation translation, however there are three other individual citations listed in the same translation paper for various other actions. The dates and locations are mentioned on those citations, and they range from 24 Feb 1966 for one individual, to 5 March 1966 for the other two individuals. All three citations are for actions in the Lo Ke Rubber Plantation. It is a safe bet that Captain Dailey's award was for his actions on 5 March, 1966, in the Lo Ke Rubber Plantation. Captain Dailey's [American] Silver Star was for his actions on 5 March as well.] Here is the translated wording of the Vietnamese citation:
DAILEY, GEORGE F. 02300417 CAPTAIN INFANTRY United States Army
Major Infantry
Battalion Executive Officer
Other Awards and Citations
Theater: Republic of Vietnam
Reason: For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force:
On this date, Captain Dailey was serving as company commander in a motor convoy. Suddenly, it was brought under accurate and concentrated Viet Cong fire. Captain Dailey immediately deployed his company to reduce the volume of insurgent fire. During the ensuing battle, he continously exposed himself to the hostile fire in gaining and maintaining fire superiority. During the course of the battle he observed that one of his men had been wounded. Without regard for his own safety, Captain Dailey left his covered position, crossed a road and rice paddy which were under sporadic hostile fire and reached the wounded man. He then removed the casualty to cover and administered first aid. After more than two hours of continous fighting, Captain Dailey moved his company into a defensive perimeter. During the engagement his company received only three casualties. They killed ten and captured five Viet Cong. Captain Dailey's outstanding display of aggressiveness, devotion to duty, and personal bravery is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 11046.
Captain Dailey's excellent leadership of his company and his dedication to duty have distinguished him as a combat leader of the highest caliber. When his became suddenly engaged by a large Viet Cong force, he constantly exposed himself to the intense fire without regard to his personal safety to direct his mens' fire. As the insurgent force advanced, he called in deadly artilley concentrations and air strikes upon the numerically superior hostile force. His heroic actions and accurate control of the supporting fire resulted in the complete rout of the insurgents and the infliction of numerous casualties on the Viet Cong force.
Co B, 2d Bn, 28th Infantry, 3d Bde, ist Inf Div, APO US Forces 96345
Date action: 5 March 1966
Theater: Rpublic of Vietnam
Reason: For gallantry in action:
Captian Dailey distinguished himself on 5 March 1966 while serving as company commander in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, Captain Dailey's unit was attacked by a Viet Cong regiment from four sides of the small battalion perimeter. The Viet Cong initiated the attack with small arms, automatic weapons, and mortar fire. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Captain Dailey exposed himself to the intense hostile fire to direct the defense of one sector of his company, he moved courageoulsy and unhesitatingly to the front line to direct his unit's actions. When it became apparent that his forces alone were not enough to ward off the numerically superior hostile force, Captain Dailey moved to a vantage point and personally directed two air strikes. In doing so, he was exposed to intense insurgent fire, but continued his mission until the Vioet Cong force was driven off with heavy losses. While moving back to his command post, another attack developed in his area. Again, Captain Dailey exposed himself to the intense hostile fire and directed artillery fire on the attacking insurgents. He then moved to the area of heaviest contact and personally directed the fire of his men. Later, he moved among his wounded men and gave words of comfort and assurance. Captain Dailey's actions greatly contibuted to the defeat of the Viet Cong force in that area. His unimpeachable valor and outstanding leadership in close combat against a numerically superior hostile force were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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