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Casualty Info
Home Town Toledo
Last Address 511 Howell Drive, Clarksville, TN 37042
Casualty Date May 05, 1970
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Multiple Fragmentation Wounds
Location Thua Thien (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Calvary Cemetery - Toledo, Ohio
Wall/Plot Coordinates 11W 103/Section 45, Lot # 123, Grave #3
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Details Behind Award
Malcolm's Silver Star citation reads: For gallantry in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 5 May 1970. Sergeant Malcolm distinguished himself while serving as a platoon sergeant in Company C, 2d Battalion (Airmobile), 502d Infantry, on combat operations near Fire Support Base Veghel, Republic of Vietnam. While attacking an enemy bunker complex, Sergeant Malcolm's platoon came under intense rocket propelled grenade, automatic weapons and small arms fire. Sergeant Malcolm directed his men against the enemy positions and was seriously wounded by automatic weapons fire. Despite his wounds, he continued the assault and engaged the insurgents with grenade and rifle fire. While leading his men against an automatic weapons position, Sergeant Malcolm was mortally wounded. His actions, however, enabled his unit to overrun the complex and rout the enemy force. Sergeant Malcolm's personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
