How Marine Dan Daly Lived Forever
from Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage
by Pushkin Industries
Published: Wed Jul 23 2025
Show Notes
Dan Daly has been described as “America’s Fightin’est Marine,” who shouted that famous phrase, “Come on you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?” Here, we explore Dan’s legendary (and crazy) adventures– and how his incredible bravery helped shape the modern Marine Corps.
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