Malcolm C. O’Brien

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Malcolm C. O’Brien (35271825), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with an Armored Unit in France on 6 June 1944. When his battalion commander’s radio was destroyed during landing operations on the French coast, Sergeant O’Brien maintained liaison by personally carrying message to company commanders. He made innumerable trips along the entire length of the fire-swept beach. Although wounded by enemy rifle fire, he insisted on continuing with his mission, being evacuated only on direct order from his superior officer. The leadership and devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant O’Brien aided in establishment of American forces upon the beach. His personal bravery and outstanding courage reflect great credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service.