- Periode:
- Tweede Wereldoorlog (1939-1945)
- Rang:
- Temporary Captain (Tijdelijk Kapitein)
- Toegekend op:
- 17 februari 1945
Citatie:
"For conspicuous gallantry in action:
On 17th February, 1945, Capt. MALLER was the artillery Forward Observation Officer attached to A Company, 2 BORDER, which had been ordered to attack and capture the village of ALETHAUNG.
In the first phase of the attack, the company had to advance over very open ground to approach the edge of a chaung to the west of the village. Whilst waiting to cross the chaung the company was subjected to accurate light machine gun, sniper and shell fire, and suffered casualties. When the order was given for the company to advance across the chaung, it was still under intense fire, and the company suffered more casualties, and Capt. MALLER with complete disregard for his own personal safety stood up in full view of the enemy and urged forward not only his own party but also the leading rifle platoon, which had no officer in command.
He later materially assisted in the reorganisation of this platoon and remained with the forward elements of the company throughout the whole operation.
By his gallant actions under heavy fire, and by his courage and daring throughout the whole operation, Capt. MALLER displayed iniative and gallantry of a very high order, and was largely responsible for the ultimate succes of the operation."
Als een 'bar' bovenop de eerste Military Cross.