Beaufort’s James Daise, 81, joined the United States Marine Corps in Charleston in 1967. After Boot Camp at Parris Island and training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., he was sent to Camp Pendleton, Calif., before assignment to Vietnam. He served on patrols around Da Nang, especially at Hill 10 on the Ho Chi Minh Trail and at Hill 55 through the Tet Offensive. In 1969 he transferred to Parris Island as an MP and in 1971 was given an early-out as a Staff Sergeant to join the Beaufort Police Department. After 7 years he became a UPS driver for Beaufort County for 11 years and then he joined the Sheriff’s Office. In 1990 he started a 20-year career as the owner of Daise Floor Cleaning Service.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
