Karl S. Day | |
|---|---|
 Day as brigadier general | |
| Born | May 30, 1896 Friendship, Indiana, US |
| Died | January 19, 1973 (aged 76) Mineola, New York, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1957 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Service number | 0-2237 |
| Commands | Peleliu Air Base Marine Air Group 21 Marine Operational Training Group 81 |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Bronze Star Medal |
Karl Schmolsmire Day (May 30, 1896 – January 19, 1973) was a naval aviator of the United States Marine Corps Reserve who rose to the rank of Lieutenant General. A veteran of World War I, Day served with Northern Bombing Group on the Belgian front and awarded the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration credited for valor in combat. He then resigned his commission and worked in various civilian jobs until the beginning of World War II. Day was subsequently recalled to active duty and served as Air Base Commander during the Battle of Peleliu in September 1944.[1]
- ^ "Karl S. Day Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2018.