Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Awarded on:

February 5th, 1945

Citation:
"For outstanding service and continuous gallantry in action.

During the battle at SATPANGON from 1st to 5th February, 1945, when acting as a Forward Observation Offucer for his battery, Capt MALLER displayed great initiative and organising ability in the control and deployment of his party under heavy fire.

He went up with the infantry and established his Observation Post within a few yards of the enemy. He was constantly under accurate shell and small arms fire, on one occasion having his serial mast shot away over his head by machine gun bullets. His constant and accurate reports were invaluable, not only for the direction of artillery fire, but also in keeping the Battalion Commander informed wgen infantry communications failed."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Captain

Awarded on:

February 17th, 1945

Citation:
"For conspicuous gallantry in action:

On 17th February, 1945, Capt. MALLER was the artillery Forward Observation Officer attached to A Company, 2 BORDER, which had been ordered to attack and capture the village of ALETHAUNG.

In the first phase of the attack, the company had to advance over very open ground to approach the edge of a chaung to the west of the village. Whilst waiting to cross the chaung the company was subjected to accurate light machine gun, sniper and shell fire, and suffered casualties. When the order was given for the company to advance across the chaung, it was still under intense fire, and the company suffered more casualties, and Capt. MALLER with complete disregard for his own personal safety stood up in full view of the enemy and urged forward not only his own party but also the leading rifle platoon, which had no officer in command.

He later materially assisted in the reorganisation of this platoon and remained with the forward elements of the company throughout the whole operation.

By his gallant actions under heavy fire, and by his courage and daring throughout the whole operation, Capt. MALLER displayed iniative and gallantry of a very high order, and was largely responsible for the ultimate succes of the operation."

As a bar to the first Military Cross.