Joseph Francis Daly

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05 Jan 2004 Gone, But Not Forgotten. Rest in Peace, PFC Daly. From a unit veteran, William E. Novakovic 513 Woodland Avenue, Oakmont, Pa. 15139 lawnman_bill@hotmail.com

05 Jan 2004 The photo and following article is taken from The Philadelphia Daily News, special supplement entitled 'SIX HUNDRED AND THIRTY,' October 26, 1987. The 1963 graduate of Bishop Neumann High School worked for a South Philadelphia clothing manufacturer before being drafted in October 1965. The 21-year-old Army corporal was a cannoneer and ammunition bearer with Battery C of the 2nd Howitzer Battalion, 13th Artillery. He died on April 23, 1967, in Phu Loi, Viet Nam, eight days before he was to return home, as the result of a gunshot wound suffered in non-hostile action. Survivors included his mother, two brothers and two sisters. From a native Philadelphian and Marine, Jim McIlhenney christianamacks@comcast.net

24 May 2004 Joseph F. Daly was one of five childern. His parents were Frances and Edward Daly. He had two brothers, George (Tiny) and Tommy, and two sisters, Franny and Kathleen. Joey and his family were originally from South Philly. Joseph served in the Army for 1 year before his death on April 23, 1967. At the time he was drafted for the Vietman war he was 20 years old. His father had died when Joey was only 13, and he became the man of the house. Joey was awarded the Purple Heart and remains a hero to all. The day he was murdered he was with friends, awaiting his time to go home. A deranged soldier, also part of his Battalion, opened fire in the mess hall they were in. Joey and his buddy Wayland Batson tried to tame the soldier and in the process they were both shot and killed. Joey was to return home to his family only eight days later, Waylan was to return home in only five days. Joey's body was returned home to his family 10 days later. He is now at rest in Holy Cross Cemetery, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He is loved and missed by all that knew him. He is a true hero of the Vietnam War and a true Hero to his family. From his niece, Colleen Daly strbery21@yahoo.com

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his niece, Colleen Daly strbery21@yahoo.com  5 Jan 2004

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
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