Donald Malarkey
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 | |
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.jpg.webp) Donald Malarkey in 2008 | |
| Nickname | Don |
| Born | July 31, 1921 Astoria, Oregon |
| Died | September 30, 2017 (aged 96) Salem, Oregon |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/branch |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942-1945 |
| Rank |  Technical Sergeant |
| Unit |  Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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| 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_-_ribbon_bar.png.webp){kind=small} Croix de guerre  Légion d’Honneur with Chevalier Status French Liberation Medal Combat Infantryman Badge Parachutist Badge[1] |
| Relations | -Irene Moor (wife) -John (brother) -Bob (brother) -Marilyn (sister) |
| Other work | Author |
Malarkey was born in Astoria, Oregon on July 31, 1921.[1]
References
- DeAngelis, Frank. "Malarkey's shadowbox". Retrieved 2009-10-06.
- "Donald Malarkey, WWII paratrooper portrayed in HBO's 'Band of Brothers,' dead at 96". Associated Press. 1 October 2017.
- Malarkey, p. 12.
- 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.
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Other websites
- Photos of Don Malarkey & the Band of Brothers during their visit to the 1st Armored Division in Germany Archived 2013-10-22 at the Wayback Machine
- Photos of Don Malarkey during his 2009 visit with Prince Charles Archived 2013-07-27 at the Wayback Machine
- Interview from Men of Easy Company Archived 2009-03-27 at the Wayback Machine
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