John Charles Mallon
Born 14 Sept 1916 - Died 8 Oct 1940
- Service number
- WWII 42719 AWMM
- WWII NZ42719 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Last rank
- Pilot Officer AWMM Royal Air Force, No. 53 Squadron AWMM
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
About
- Title
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- Forenames
- John Charles AWMM
- Surname
- Mallon AWMM
- Ingoa
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- Also known as
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- Service number
- WWII 42719 AWMM
- WWII NZ42719 AWMM
- Gender
- Male AWMM
- Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
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- Religion
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Images
Documents
About birth
- Birth
- 14 Sept 1916 RNZAF Biographies (R17845613)
- Date of birth
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- Place of birth
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- Birth notes
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- Address before enlistment
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- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- WW2 Parents: Mr. & Mrs. A. Mallon of New Plymouth AWMM
- Relationship status
- Single/WWII AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
- Campaign
- Europe (Air) AWMM
- 1940 AWMM Battle of Britain AWMM
- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Service number
- WWII 42719 AWMM
- WWII NZ42719 AWMM
- Military service
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- Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers
- Royal Air Force, No. 53 Squadron AWMM
Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
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Training and Enlistment
- Military training
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
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- Age on enlistment
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- Occupation before enlistment
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Embarkations
- Embarkation details
- WW2 Royal Air Force AWMM
Prisoner of war
- Capture details
- WW2 POW - Unknown Prisoner of War Camp AWMM
France AWMM - Days interned
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- Liberation date
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- POW liberation details
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- Liberation Repatriation
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- POW serial number
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Medical history
- Medical notes
- Killed or died while a Prisoner of War, Cause of Death AWMM
- 10 Dec 1940 AWMM Other, WWII AWMM
Shot down and wounded 08/10/1940 AWMM
Last known rank
- Last rank
- Pilot Officer AWMM
Royal Air Force, No. 53 Squadron AWMM - Last rank
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Biographical information
- John Mallon was the son of Alexander and Dora Christabel Mallon, of Bell Block, Taranaki, New Zealand.
Attended New Plymouth Boys' High School (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845613)) AWMM - John Charles Mallon was the son of Alexander and Dora Christabel Mallon from Bell Block, Taranaki. He joined the Civil Reserve as a pilot in 1938 and received his initial flying instruction at Bell Block. He joined the RAF and left for England in 1939 where he received further training before he was posted to 53 Squadron in France. He was involved in the evacuation of the British forces from the beaches of Dunkirk. His aircraft was shot down over France and his body was recovered and buried in the Guines Communal Cemetery, France. In Westminster Abbey there is a memorial window dedicated to honour airmen of the Commonwealth who died during the Battle of Britain. The name of JC Mallon is inscribed beneath this memorial. Jack’s older brother Thomas Alexander Mallon was also killed during World War Two on 12 March 1945.Public - Louise - Researcher - 28 September 2019 - West, J. (1995). Lest We Forget. New Plymouth: New Plymouth Boy’s High School Centennial Trust.
Puke Ariki, Swainson/Woods Collection ARC# SW1943.0603 & SW1946.1013
Retrieved from https://collection.pukeariki.com/objects/41394 and https://collection.pukeariki.com/objects/47146
- John Mallon was the son of Alexander and Dora Christabel Mallon, of Bell Block, Taranaki, New Zealand.
About death
- Death
- 8 Oct 1940 AWMM
Age 24 AWMM - Date of death
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- Age at death
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- Place of death
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- Cause of death
- Killed or died while a Prisoner of War AWMM
- Death notes
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- Cemetery
- Guines Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France AWMM Grave 4. AWMM
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- Obituary
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Memorial
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Related Serviceperson
Sources
- External links
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2279411
Further Reference - RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ma - McW. Archives New Zealand (R17845613)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845613
Sources Used - List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. Archives New Zealand (R17845744)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845744
Sources Used - New Zealand War Graves Trust
https://www.nzwargraves.org.nz/
Further Reference
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
- References
- Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press.
- Deaths While Prisoner of War - Navy, Army, Air Force and Civilians [WW2 NZ POW Deaths], Archives New Zealand, Wellington, AAAA 7393 Box 1 (R25405152).
- RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] - Historical Items - Battle of Britain Roll of Honour, July - October 1940. Archives New Zealand, Wellington, ADQA 17263 AIR118/109/77e (R17845784)
- RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ma - McW. Archives New Zealand (R17845613) - Former archives reference: AIR118
- Please note that the 11 volumes of the "RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939-1945" held at Archives NZ (formerly known as AIR118) should be used in conjunction with Errol Martyn's "For Your Tomorrow". FYT reflects detailed examination of all of the AIR118 bios which contain many inaccuracies and omissions.
- List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. [(New Zealanders Attached to R.A.F. [Royal Air Force]) (Officers), (Europe) - Airmen]. Archives New Zealand (R17845744)
- List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Deceased New Zealanders (Formerly) serving with RAF [Royal Air Force]. Archives New Zealand, Wellington (R17845760).
- Mason, W.W. (1954) Prisoners of war. Wellington, N.Z.: Department of Internal Affairs, War History Branch.
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