Mark M Thall
MilitaryLt. 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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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Air base
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
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
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.