World War II Honoree

George C. Maloney

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Noreen Campbell

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY 18 NOVEMBER 1942 TO 28 SEPTEMBER 1945 IN THE 3928TH QUARTERMASTER TRUCK COMPANY AS A TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE. EARNED MARKSMANSHIP BADGE 30 CAL RIFLE. WAS A HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER, DRIVING ALL TYPES OF MILITARY VEHICLES UP TO, AND INCLUDING, 20-TON DIESEL POWERED TRUCKS. WAS STATIONED IN IRAN, AND DROVE FREIGHT CONVOYS ON SUPPLY LINES TO RUSSIA. MADE REPAIRS AND MAINTAINED OWN TRUCK EQUIPMENT. MEDALS AWARDED: EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.