Military Veterans

Max D. Malcom

Date of Birth

13 February 1924

Brick Location

Eagle Side

Panel Number

10

Biography

Max Malcom served in World War II from March 1943 to December 1945.  He was a Tank Driver with the 757th Tank Battalion.  Included in the medals and honors he received:  Good Conduct Medal, four European Campaign Stars, the Drivers Medal, and the Croix de Guerre (Cross of War).  

Major Campaign in which he participated was the Italian Campaign.

This latter medal  is a military decoration of both France and Belgium. It was first created in 1915 in both countries and consists of a square-cross medal on two crossed swords, hanging from a ribbon with various degree pins.

The decoration was awarded during World War I, again in World War II, and in other conflicts. The Croix de Guerre was also commonly bestowed to foreign military forces allied to France and Belgium.

The Croix de Guerre may either be bestowed as a unit award or to individuals who distinguish themselves by acts of heroism involving combat with enemy forces.

 


Branch:

U.S. Army

Awards and Medals

Rank

Tech Sergeant 4

Years

World War II—March 1943 - December 1945

Duty

Tank Driver, 757th Tank Battalion