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Maurice Wiley graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1920. He retired in 1954 as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Division Artillery

    Division:

    1st Armored Division

    Action Date:

    1945

    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Maurice Wiley Daniel, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 1st Armored Division, in 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Division Artillery

    Division:

    1st Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 1st Armored Division, General Orders No. 72 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Maurice Wiley Daniel, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 1st Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, in 1943 and 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Daniel, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.