The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Anthony Maloney (ASN: 0-21297), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 June 1944, in France. When Lieutenant Colonel Maloney observed that one of his battalions in an attempted assault was giving way before the withering enemy fire, he immediately went forward. He discovered that the Battalion commander had been killed and that no other Staff Officer was available to take command. Lieutenant Colonel Maloney rallied and reorganized the battalion and personally led it in an assault against the enemy forces. In the assault, he personally directed a bazooka team in attacking and destroying an enemy tank. By his conspicuous courage and disregard of the enemy fire, he inspired the troops to carry on and secure their objective. Lieutenant Colonel Maloney’s personal valor, outstanding leadership and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 82d Airborne Division, and the United States Army.