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A Ranger Who Led the Way! Honoring
Robert Maichen, 6th Ranger Battalion "E" Co Maichen Family please contact Roger Kelton. His brother was a Ranger with Ranger Maichen and wants to contact you. His email address is here: RDMKelton@msn.com
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Ranger Robert Maichen 6th Ranger Battalion "E" Company
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My father, Sgt Robert Maichen, served with Company E, 6th Ranger Infantry Battalion from January 11, 1943 through November 10, 1945. He was a Squad Leader 745 and expert with a BAR. He served in three battles: New Guinea, Leyte Gulf, and Luzon. Ranger Maichen was awarded: Bronze Star with V valor and oak leaf cluster Combat Infantry Badge 1st award Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 3 bronze service stars Good Conduct Medal WWII Victory Medal Army of Occupation Medal with Japan clasp Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII Ranger Maichen's Bronze Certificate reads: To: Private First Class Robert J. Maichen United States Army For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy in Taytay province, Luzon, Philippine Islands on 28-29 March 1945. During these two nights Private Maichen led a long-range patrol east of Boso Boso River to collect information for an impending attack. To perform the mission it was necessary to feel out and flank numerous enemy outposts and perimeters. He skillfully negotiated enemy lines of fire and land mines to avoid any prolonged fire fight, which was necessary if reconnaissance was to be successful. The patrol collected much valuable information, which resulted in the successful advance of our own forces. The mission was accomplished only by the sheer determination and skill of Private Maichen in the face of constant danger of capture and annihilation. He never talked about his service in this elite force, he was that type of guy. I, Karen Maichen (daughter), have put together this information for his loving wife, Dorothy Maichen. We
owe a great deal to these guys and gals that gave so much of their lives
for their country. They will forever be heroes in our memories and our
country's history! Honored by Loving wife Dorothy Maichen written by daughter Karen Maichen May 2003 |
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