Robert Emmett O'Malley
Robert Emmett O'Malley | |
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Sergeant Robert E. O'Malley | |
| Born | June 3, 1943 New York City, New York |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1961–1966 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 3rd Battalion 9th Marines 2nd Battalion 1st Marines 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Robert Emmett O'Malley (born June 3, 1943) is a United States Marine veteran who was the first Marine Corps recipient of the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War. He received the medal for his actions as a corporal on August 18, 1965, during Operation Starlite.