John S. Maloney

John S. Maloney (17 March 1912 in Elmira – 26 February 1988 in Ithaca) was a American Captain in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross on 1 July 1944 as Captain and Regimental Chaplain in the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
 * Purple Heart
 * Presidential Unit Citation
 * Legion of Honour