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3rd Infantry Division inducts new Marne Hall of Fame

3rd Infantry Division

Oct. 18, 2022 | 0:51

The 3rd Infantry Division is proud to announce the next class of nine inductees to the Marne Hall of Fame, including 107-year-old Silver Star recipient Harold Nelson. The Marne Hall of Fame honors Dogface Soldiers who served in the Division and had a lasting impact on the 3rd Infantry Division, our Army and nation.
Marne Hall of Fame nominees are U.S. military members (Officers, Warrant Officers, Noncommissioned Officers, and Soldiers) of 3rd ID who have brought great honor to the division through deed, sacrifice, or achievement. The 2022 inductees to the Marne Hall of Fame are:
• Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe
• Capt. Michael Daly
• Staff Sgt. Harold Nelson
• Master Sgt. Juan Negron
• Capt. Arlo Olson
• Sgt. 1st Class Agustin Ramos Calero
• Pvt. Demensio Rivera
• Sgt. 1st Class Paul R. Smith
• Maj. Gen. Keith Ware
The addition of this new class of Marne Hall of Fame inductees preserves the division's legacy by paying respect to past heroes and promoting the unit’s remarkable history. The 2022 Marne Hall of Fame and Distinguished Members of the Division class will be formally inducted at the 3rd ID Soldier’s Ball on Dec. 2.

Michael Daly resigned from the United States Military Academy in 1942, after only attending for one year, to fight in World War II. As an 18-year-old private, he participated in the Omaha Beach landings on D-Day while serving in the 1st Infantry Division. After being wounded in Germany and recovering, Daly was reassigned to the 3rd ID and received a battlefield commission.

In 1945, 1st Lt. Daly commanded Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd ID. While in command on April 18, 1945, his unit was attacked by overwhelming German forces. The actions Daly took, including the destruction of three machine-gun nests, prevented his company from being destroyed and enabled American forces to seize Nuremberg, Germany. The following day, Daly was shot in the head, but survived. In the hospital, Daly was promoted to Captain and received the Medal of Honor.