John S. Maloney

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John S. Maloney (0-428979), Captain (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Regimental Chaplain with the 506th Parachute Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. Captain Maloney parachuted into occupied France with his regiment on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Completely disregarding his own personal safety, he assisted medical-aid men in administering first aid to the wounded under intense enemy machine gun fire. He further assisted in their evacuation under continuous mortar fire. Captain Maloney’s fortitude, initiative and courage exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.