Donald Malarkey

Donald George Malarkey (July 31, 1921 – September 30, 2017) was an American politician and soldier who served as a non-commissioned officer with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army during World War II. Malarkey was portrayed in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers by Scott Grimes.

Early life Donald Malarkey was born in Astoria, Oregon, on July 31, 1921, married in 1918. He graduated from Astoria High School in 1939 and was of Irish descent. In 2012, Malarkey retired from public speaking events.

Following the death of Sergeant Paul Rogers on March 16, 2015, Malarkey became the oldest surviving member of Easy Company. Malarkey died on September 30, 2017 in Salem, Oregon, of age-related causes. alt=A metal device depicting a blue bar with a rifle, in front of a wreath of silver leaves.

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