Edward Vincent Maloney was born on 4 Jul 1919. He was killed in action on 26 Jul 1944 at the age of 25 as a Staff Sergeant.

Awards:

Distinguished Service Cross: Awarded for extraordinary heroism, not justifying the Medal of Honor, second highest decoration, acts of valor while engaged in combat against an enemy, or for extraordinary service in the government.

Purple Heart Medal: Members of the armed forces who have been wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. military, a great sacrifice made in the line of duty, honoring the wounded and commemorating those who have paid the ultimate price, symbol of honor and a solemn acknowledgment of their service and dedication, wounded or killed by enemy action.

Student Eulogy:

This website is created in solemn remembrance of Staff Sergeant Edward Vincent Maloney, a soldier, a son, a brother, and a patriot who gave his life in service to a cause greater than himself. Born on July 4, 1919, Edward entered this world on the very day that symbolizes the freedom he would one day fight to defend. He grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his loving family. However, when duty called, he answered, enlisting in 1940 and becoming a part of the 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron. Through this unit, he was tasked with gathering intelligence and safeguarding the Allied forces as they advanced past Normandy and throughout Europe. Yet, on July 26, 1944, during the brutal battles beyond Normandy, Maloney made the ultimate sacrifice. Through his courage and determination, he died a hero, remembered in stone at the Normandy American Cemetary where he rests beside those who, like him, gave their lives in sacrifice for freedom. For his valor, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart Medal, both symbols of his bravery and the price he paid. But Maloney's legacy is greater than medals or honors; it is felt in the lives he protected, the nation he defended, and the eternal gratitude from generations who now walk freely because of his sacrifice. After learning about him through this website, we implore you to remember Edward Vincent Maloney not only as a soldier but as a man, someone with a family, with dreams, and with a future beyond the war. Though his life was cut short, his honor and legacy endure. Let us ensure this brave man, and the impact he made, is never forgotten. 

Burial Information:

Location: France, Normandy American Cemetery

Statistics: Covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,389 American soldiers, Garden of the Missing - 1,557 servicemen whose remains were not recovered

Plot Location: Plot J, Row 9, Grave 27

The Normandy American Cemetery stands as a solemn tribute to the brave men who gave their lives during the pivotal moments of World War 2. Located in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, and overlooking Omaha Beach, this hollowed land serves as a lasting reminder of the sacrifices made throughout the war. Spanning 172.5 acres, the cemetery holds the graves of 9,389 American soldiers, each marked with white crosses and Stars of David, standing in rows against the backdrop of the sea. Within its bounds lies the Garden of the Missing, honoring 1,557 servicemen whose remains were never recovered, their names etched into stone, so they are never forgotten. Among these fallen heroes, in Plot J, Row 9, Grave 27, rests one of the many who fought with unwavering courage and died in honor, his sacrifice securing future freedom. Edward Vincent Maloney's remains are interred within the cemetery's beauty and maintained grounds, reflecting deep respect and gratitude for his ultimate sacrifice and ensuring his memory endures for generations.