Mark M Thall

Military

Lt. Mark M Thall and his C-47 crew were taking part in 'Operation Varsity'. While approaching Wesel, the aircraft was shot down by the German Flak and crashed in a field, killing all five crew members on 24 March 1945.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group 71st Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-794167
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
  • Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group

Places

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Mourmelon Le Grand

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GENERAL ORDER # 71, IX Troop Carrier Command dated 18 May 1945: From Headquarters IX GROUP CARRIER COMMAND by Major General Williams and https://www.baaa-acro.com/crash/crash-douglas-c-47a-40-dl-wesel-5-killed.