Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-Colonel)

Unit:

507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Citation:
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur A. Maloney, O-21297, 507th Parachute Infantry, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy on 9 June 1944, in France. When Lieutenant Colonel Maloney observed that one of his battalions in an attempted assault was giving way before the withering enemy fire, he immediately went forward. He discovered that the Battalion commander had been killed and that no other Staff Officer was available to take command. Lieutenant Colonel Maloney rallied and reorganized the battalion and personally led it in an assault against the enemy forces. In the assault, he personally directed a bazooka team in attacking and destroying an enemy tank. By his conspicuous courage and disregard of the enemy fire, he inspired the troops to carry on and secure their objective. The valor and outstanding leadership displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Maloney reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.