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GFA ArmsTec is dedicated to the service and memory of Lt. Richard "Dick" Malany, who served the United States in World War II.

Campaigns in which Lt. Malany served with the distinguished 135th Infantry Regiment as Infantry Unit Commander:

• Battle of Kasserine Pass
• Battle of Fondouk Gap
• Captured Hill 409
• Captured Hill 609
• Battle of the Winter Line
• Attacked the Gustav Line
• Attacked San Vittore
• Captured Mount Trocchio
• Attacked Monte Cassino
• Attacked towards Rome, May 1944
• Entered Rome, June 1944
• Battle of Rosignano
• Attacked the Gothic Line
• Captured Mount Bastione
• Attacked to Liberate Bologna, April 1945
• Battle of Mount Belmonte
• Liberated Bologna, April 1945
• Liberated Brescia, April 1945

Lt. Malany was awarded the following Decorations and Citations:

• Silver Star Medal
• Bronze Star Medal
• Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
• European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon

The staff at GFA ArmsTec honors the sacrifices of our veterans who serve to Protect and Defend the Constitution of the United States.