Joseph Charles Marek
MilitaryAssigned to HQ Sqn, 313TCG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) troop re-supply mission to Cherbourg peninsula 7-Jun-44; Force landed with two engines out. Suffered broken leg in landing. Captured and cleared to aid station. Released by US troops eight days later. MACR 5657
Awards: PH, WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters (313rd Troop Carrier Group)
- Service Numbers: 14055734 / O-790055
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Unit: 313th Troop Carrier Group
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Force landed WIA |
Amfreville, France | 7 June 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) troop re-supply mission to Cherbourg peninsula 7-Jun-44; Force landed with two engines out. Suffered broken leg in landing. MACR 5657 |
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Other Captured POW |
Vicinity Caen | 8 June 1944 - 16 June 1944 | Captured and cleared to aid station. Released by US troops eight days later. |
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Based |
Folkingham | Assigned to HQ Sqn, 313TCG, 9AF USAAF. |