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Captain John Maloney
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Captain John Maloney
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U.S. Marine Captain
John Maloney of Chicopee, Massachusetts
U.S. Marine Captain
John Maloney of Chicopee, Massachusetts
Captain John Maloney, age 36, served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Company Commander - Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.; attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)
KIA June 16, 2005, by a "massive" IED (Improvised Explosive Device) explosion, while on mounted patrol in Ar Ramadi, Iraq
We honor and thank U.S. Marine Captain John Maloney for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Company Commander - Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.; attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)
KIA June 16, 2005, by a "massive" IED (Improvised Explosive Device) explosion, while on mounted patrol in Ar Ramadi, Iraq
We honor and thank U.S. Marine Captain John Maloney for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
John W. Maloney
Born on November 22, 1968 in Los Angeles, CA
Grew up in Chicopee, MA after moving there at age 3
1986 Graduate of Chicopee High School
Enlisted in Marine Corps as Infantryman in 1987
Deployed overseas 4 times, in his first 6 years within the FMF (Fleet Marine Force), to Okinawa (2x), Gulf War, and Somalia
Quickly rose through the ranks via Meritorious Promotions to Sergeant
Selected to Marine Enlisted Commissioning Entry Program in 1994 to become a Marine Officer
Attended University of Colorado at Boulder and earned a degree in Psychology in August 1996
Always accelerated and finished at top of his Marine Officer training classes - top 10% at Officer Candidate School, Officer Basic School, and Expeditionary Warfare School
Served from as Infantry Officer and deployed numerous times between 1997 to 2005
Born on November 22, 1968 in Los Angeles, CA
Grew up in Chicopee, MA after moving there at age 3
1986 Graduate of Chicopee High School
Enlisted in Marine Corps as Infantryman in 1987
Deployed overseas 4 times, in his first 6 years within the FMF (Fleet Marine Force), to Okinawa (2x), Gulf War, and Somalia
Quickly rose through the ranks via Meritorious Promotions to Sergeant
Selected to Marine Enlisted Commissioning Entry Program in 1994 to become a Marine Officer
Attended University of Colorado at Boulder and earned a degree in Psychology in August 1996
Always accelerated and finished at top of his Marine Officer training classes - top 10% at Officer Candidate School, Officer Basic School, and Expeditionary Warfare School
Served from as Infantry Officer and deployed numerous times between 1997 to 2005
[ US Marine Capt Maloney leading delivery of $500K+ in medical supplies to Iraq's Ar Ramadi Maternity & Children's Hospital because he wanted to "show the Iraqi people that the Marines mean well." ]
During combat operations in Iraq, he commanded his reinforced company independently at the combat outpost Camp Snake Pit.
Capt. Maloney led from the front and inspired his Marine Company - all the way until his heroic death on June 16, 2005
Awarded the prestigious Leftwich Trophy for Outstanding Leadership (first-ever to receive it posthumously)
Survived by wife Michelle, his adoring children Nathaniel (age 6 upon Maloney's death in 2005) and McKenna (age 1), his caring mother Lydia Maloney, his proud father John Maloney, and his admiring brothers Jason, Justin, and James
Capt. Maloney led from the front and inspired his Marine Company - all the way until his heroic death on June 16, 2005
Awarded the prestigious Leftwich Trophy for Outstanding Leadership (first-ever to receive it posthumously)
Survived by wife Michelle, his adoring children Nathaniel (age 6 upon Maloney's death in 2005) and McKenna (age 1), his caring mother Lydia Maloney, his proud father John Maloney, and his admiring brothers Jason, Justin, and James
Military Decorations for Captain Maloney
[ Capt. Maloney's military decorations as displayed on TogetherWeServed (unofficial) ]
Row 1: Bronze Star Medal with Valor device - Purple Heart - Navy Commendation Medal
and the remainder of Capt. Maloney's medals and ribbons in left-to-right, top-to-bottom order:
Navy Achievement Medal (w/ 4 gold stars), Combat Action Ribbon (w/ 1 gold star), Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, USMC Good Conduct Ribbon (w/ 2 bronze stars), Marine Corps Expeditionary Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon (w/ 2 bronze stars), Southwest Asia Service Ribbon (w/ 3 bronze stars), Iraq Campaign Ribbon (w/ bronze star), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, Navy Sea Service Deployment (w/ silver star), Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon, United Nations Medal Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal - Emirate of Kuwait Ribbon
Excerpt of Capt. Maloney's Bronze Star (with Valor device) Citation:
“Suspecting an ambush on his egress route, he instinctively placed his vehicle at the front of the company and began to lead them out of the danger zone. As he personally led his men out of harm’s way, a massive [roadside bomb] destroyed his vehicle and killed him,” the citation reads. “His selfless leadership continued to inspire his Marines as they fought for the next two hours against heavy machinegun, rocket propelled grenade and mortar fire.”
and the remainder of Capt. Maloney's medals and ribbons in left-to-right, top-to-bottom order:
Navy Achievement Medal (w/ 4 gold stars), Combat Action Ribbon (w/ 1 gold star), Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, USMC Good Conduct Ribbon (w/ 2 bronze stars), Marine Corps Expeditionary Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon (w/ 2 bronze stars), Southwest Asia Service Ribbon (w/ 3 bronze stars), Iraq Campaign Ribbon (w/ bronze star), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, Navy Sea Service Deployment (w/ silver star), Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon, United Nations Medal Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal - Emirate of Kuwait Ribbon
Excerpt of Capt. Maloney's Bronze Star (with Valor device) Citation:
“Suspecting an ambush on his egress route, he instinctively placed his vehicle at the front of the company and began to lead them out of the danger zone. As he personally led his men out of harm’s way, a massive [roadside bomb] destroyed his vehicle and killed him,” the citation reads. “His selfless leadership continued to inspire his Marines as they fought for the next two hours against heavy machinegun, rocket propelled grenade and mortar fire.”
[ Buried at Arlington National Cemetery - Section 60, Grave 8197 ]
Inspirational Quotes about John Maloney
“Maloney’s leadership inspired his men through those intense hours. All our Marines are rejoicing in what Captain Maloney did for us. That Bronze Star is his gift for us. His legacy brought home the Marines of Charlie Company. I brought 150 Marines home (thanks to the heroics of Captain Maloney)."
- 1st Sgt Brookman (Maloney's Company First Sergeant) referring to Maloney's heroic actions at Ar Ramadi, Iraq
- 1st Sgt Brookman (Maloney's Company First Sergeant) referring to Maloney's heroic actions at Ar Ramadi, Iraq
"Your father is a hero. Don't ever forget it."
- 1st Sgt Brookman's parting quote to Capt. Maloney's son, then 6-year old Nathaniel
- 1st Sgt Brookman's parting quote to Capt. Maloney's son, then 6-year old Nathaniel
Sources for Tribute:
CLICK HERE to review Captain John Maloney's tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site
GO HERE to see Michael Reagan's Fallen Heroes Project commemoration to Maloney
CLICK HERE to examine the ArlingtonCemetery.net tribute site for Maloney
GO HERE to read the Fallen Heroes Memorial page filled with personal messages to Captain Maloney
CLICK HERE to see the Find-a-Grave tribute site for Maloney
CLICK HERE to review Captain John Maloney's tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site
GO HERE to see Michael Reagan's Fallen Heroes Project commemoration to Maloney
CLICK HERE to examine the ArlingtonCemetery.net tribute site for Maloney
GO HERE to read the Fallen Heroes Memorial page filled with personal messages to Captain Maloney
CLICK HERE to see the Find-a-Grave tribute site for Maloney
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