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John W. Maloney
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Name: Marine Capt. John W. Maloney
Age: 36
From: Chicopee, Mass.
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)
Incident: Marine Capt. John W. Maloney was killed June 16 when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while he was conducting combat operations near Ramadi, Iraq. Also
Died: June 16, 2005
Leftwich Trophy awarded posthumously
By Christian Lowe
Times staff writer
Age: 36
From: Chicopee, Mass.
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)
Incident: Marine Capt. John W. Maloney was killed June 16 when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while he was conducting combat operations near Ramadi, Iraq. Also
Died: June 16, 2005
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Leftwich Trophy awarded posthumously
By Christian Lowe
Times staff writer
For the first time in the award’s 27-year history, the Marine Corps has bestowed the prestigious Leftwich Trophy for Outstanding Leadership to an officer who died in combat.
Capt. John W. Maloney was killed June 16, 2005, when his Humvee was destroyed by a “massive bomb” as he led his infantrymen from the Camp Pendleton, Calif.-based Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, out of an ambush in a small town south of Ramadi, Iraq, according to his nomination.
Maloney assumed command of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines in July 2004.
“There are few officers who accomplish so much in such a short time in command,” wrote 1/5’s former commander, Lt. Col. Eric Smith. “This is simply a reflection of the efforts and abilities of an officer who, in my opinion, was not only made of the same stuff...
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the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. attached to the 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)
Incident
Marine Capt. John W. Maloney was killed June 16 when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while he was conducting combat operations near Ramadi, Iraq. Also
Prayers & Messages
John W. Maloney
2007-12-28
I miss you as if that call came last night. I lost my best friend...my confidant. As in my dream I will see you in Seattle...I just had the wrong Washington. We were going to Arlington. Love you always...
John W Maloney
2006-01-20
Thank you for your service. My future kids, thier kids, and thier kids, etc. live in a better world because of you.
My uncle, Capt. John W. Maloney
2006-01-02
He will forever and always be in my heart and prayers! I love him so much...everyday and forever on! Not only a great marine, but the best uncle anyone could ever ask for! xoxo
John W. Maloney
2005-07-28
My husband, Msgt Johnson and I were stationed with John back in 1988 in Adak, Ak. We have many fond memories of him. We think and talk about him often. He was wonderfull fun loving person who we were proud to know. We just found out about this loss as my husband retired in Jan 2005 following 2 deployments in iraq. Our hearts are full of love and grief, and we send out sympathy to his family and friends. Because of him we met and have now been together for 17 years. I am so sorry for your loss. He will never be forgotten.
Capt. John Maloney
2005-07-06
God Bless! Bennington Vermont has you and your family in our hearts and prayers.
Michelle, Nathaniel, and McKenna
2005-07-05
John was the best there was. He will be missed more than words could ever express. My sadness for you and your children consumes my heart and I will think of you everyday and pray that John will always be there for you, looking out for you and will stand by your side for the rest of your lives. I love you all.
Capt. Maloney
2005-07-05
Semper Fi Sir!
Capt. John W. Maloney
2005-07-04
May God speed your entry into heaven. You were my friend and I will love you forever.
Capt. John W. Maloney
2005-07-02
My sincere condolences to John's wife, children, family and friends. John will always be in our hearts.
prayers
2005-06-30
thank you for your service. thank you for our freedom. GOD BLESS YOU AN YOUR FAMILY. GODS PEACE TO YOU.
John Maloney
2005-06-26
Thank you for your bravery and courageous efforts to keep this country safe from harm our hearts go out to you and your greiving family and friends.
Love,
girls from APPLETON, WI
Love,
girls from APPLETON, WI
Capt John W Maloney
2005-06-25
My heart goes out to your family in their loss. A life taken long before it was ment to leave. The time of war is of great sadness for our soldiers and their families especially with the loss of precious life. Thank you for believing in what you do and served to give your fellow americans safety and comfort of freedom. Thank you