Donald Malarkey

American army officer (1921–2017)

Donald G. Malarkey (July 31, 1921 – September 30, 2017)[2][3] was a former non-commissioned officer during World War II. Malarkey was portrayed in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers by Scott Grimes.[4]

Donald Malarkey
Donald Malarkey in 2008
NicknameDon
Born(1921-07-31)July 31, 1921
Astoria, Oregon
DiedSeptember 30, 2017(2017-09-30) (aged 96)
Salem, Oregon
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Army seal United States Army
Years of service1942-1945
Rank Technical Sergeant
Unit Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
101st Airborne Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
Awards Bronze Star 1 OLC
Purple Heart
Presidential Unit Citation 1 OLC
American Defense Service Medal
Good Conduct Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
American Campaign Medal
Croix de guerre
Légion d’Honneur with Chevalier Status
French Liberation Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Parachutist Badge
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Relations-Irene Moor (wife)
-John (brother)
-Bob (brother)
-Marilyn (sister)
Other workAuthor

Malarkey was born in Astoria, Oregon on July 31, 1921.[1]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 DeAngelis, Frank. "Malarkey's shadowbox". Retrieved 2009-10-06.
  2. "Donald Malarkey, WWII paratrooper portrayed in HBO's 'Band of Brothers,' dead at 96". Associated Press. 1 October 2017.
  3. Malarkey, p. 12.
  4. Malarkey, Donald G., with Bob Welch (2008). Easy Company Soldier: The Legendary Battles of a Sergeant from World War II's "Band of Brothers". St. Martin's Press. ISBN 978-0-312-37849-3.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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