Donald Malarkey
Donald Malarkey | |
|---|---|
Malarkey in 1945 | |
| Member of the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners | |
| In office 1954–1958 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1921 Astoria, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | September 30, 2017 (aged 96) Salem, Oregon, U.S. |
| Resting place | Willamette National Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Irene Moor
(m. 1948; died 2006) |
| Alma mater | University of Oregon |
| Awards | Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart Knight of the Legion of Honour (France) Croix de Guerre (France) |
| Nickname(s) | Don, Malark |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | 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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Donald George Malarkey (July 31, 1921 – September 30, 2017) was an American politician and soldier who served as a non-commissioned officer with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army during World War II. Malarkey was portrayed in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers by Scott Grimes.