World War II Honoree

Malcolm Sterling Wardell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Missoula, Montana

Honored By

John Wardell

Relationship

Son

MEMBER OF THE SIGNAL CORPS IN THE 41ST INFANTRY DIVISION. SERVED FOR OVER 2 YEARS (33 MONTHS TO BE EXACT) IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. SAW ACTION UP AND DOWN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED STARS FOR THE NEW GUINEA, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES AND PELELIU CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED THE BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD FOR ONE OF THEIR MORE DARING LANDINGS ON HOSTILE SHORES IN THE ISLANDS. DESIGNED AND BUILT A 160 FOOT SUSPENSION BRIDGE, LOCATED IN AUSTRALIA. SERVED FROM MARCH 1941 TO JANUARY 1945.