Thomas Alexander Mallon
Born 25 Nov 1914 - Died 12 Mar 1945
- Service number
- NZ415348 AWMM
- WWII 415348 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Last rank
- Pilot Officer AWMM Royal Air Force, No. 488 (NZ) Squadron AWMM
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
About
- Title
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- Forenames
- Thomas Alexander AWMM
- Surname
- Mallon AWMM
- Ingoa
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- Also known as
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- Service number
- NZ415348 AWMM
- WWII 415348 AWMM
- Gender
- Male AWMM
- Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
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- Religion
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Images
Documents
About birth
- Birth
- 25 Nov 1914 RNZAF Biographies (R17845613)
- Date of birth
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- Place of birth
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- Birth notes
- Son of Alexander and Dora Mallon, of New Plymouth, Taranaki,Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 13 April 2026 - https://www.nzwargraves.org.nz/casualties/thomas-alexander-mallon
- Address before enlistment
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- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- WW2 Parents: Mr. & Mrs. A. Mallon of Taranaki AWMM
- Relationship status
- Single/WWII AWMM
- singlePublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 13 April 2026 - https://www.nzwargraves.org.nz/casualties/thomas-alexander-mallon
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
- Campaign
- Europe (Air) AWMM
- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Service number
- NZ415348 AWMM
- WWII 415348 AWMM
- Military service
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- Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers
Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
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Training and Enlistment
- Military training
- British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 2 Service Flying Training School, Uplands, Ontario, Canada AWMM
Course 1: Graduation Date: 8/05/1942. AWMM - British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 9 Bombing and Gunnery School, Mt. Joli, Quebec, Canada AWMM
- British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, No. 2 Service Flying Training School, Uplands, Ontario, Canada AWMM
- 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 Vessel was Empress of Canada AWMM Royal New Zealand Air Force AWMM
Prisoner of war
- Capture details
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- 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 on Active Service, Cause of Death AWMM
Last known rank
- Last rank
- Pilot Officer AWMM
Royal Air Force, No. 488 (NZ) Squadron AWMM - Last rank
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Biographical information
- Thomas Mallon was the son of Alexander and Dora Mallon, of New Plymouth, New Zealand.
Barrass, M.B. (2001- 2008). Web site: Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation. "Squadrons numbered in the 400 series were technically units of the RCAF, RAAF and RNZAF, but their members were placed under the operational control of the RAF and are usually considered to be part of the RAF's organisational structure". URL: http://www.rafweb.org/Sqn485-490.htm
Attended New Plymouth Boys' High School (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845613)) AWMM - Thomas Alexander Mallon was the son of Alexander and Dora Mallon of Bell Block, Taranaki. After being educated at New Plymouth Boy’s High School Thomas entered the grocery trade and by the time he enlisted in the RNZAF he was managing his own store in Moturoa. He received his training in New Zealand before being sent to Canada. He was then sent to England and posted to 488 (NZ) Squadron. After the D Day landings in France in 1944 his Squadron was attached to the British Army of Liberation in France and Belgium. His aircraft was lost during a sortie over Holland. His body was recovered and buried in Bergen-op-Zoom Cemetery, Holland. His younger brother, John Charles Mallon was killed earlier in the war on 8 October 1940.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# SW1923-1965.00803
Retrieved from https://collection.pukeariki.com/objects/92387
- Thomas Mallon was the son of Alexander and Dora Mallon, of New Plymouth, New Zealand.
About death
- Death
- 12 Mar 1945 AWMM
Age 30 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 on Active Service AWMM
- Death notes
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- Cemetery
- Bergen-op-Zoom War Cemetery, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands AWMM 4. A. 7. AWMM
- Cemetery name
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- Grave reference
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- Obituary
- MALLON.—In proud memory of Pilot Officer T. A. Mallon, 8ell Block, killed on active service March 12, 1945. “In the hour of the world’s great need, they nobly played their part.” (Inserted bv Mrs A. L. Brock and family, ‘ Palmerston North and Otahuhu, and Miss Betty Davies, Winnipeg, Canada.)Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 13 April 2026 - ROLL OF HONOUR
Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 134, 8 May 1945, Page 1 - Memorial name
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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/2034053
Sources Used - 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 (R17845748)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845748
Sources Used - Aviation Safety Network:
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/49028Public - Antonio - Researcher - 22 June 2026 - Internet research
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
- References
- Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press.
- This record is a work in progress and was partially compiled from the “Database of New Zealand Airmen who took part in Advanced Air Training in Canada during WW2”. Researched by Ivan and Lorna Lindsey of Tauranga. N.Z. 2003 – 2012. Reproduced with permission.
- 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. [List of Killed - Officers (Canada, Pacific, Europe) - Airmen (Canada, India and Far East)]. Archives New Zealand (R17845748)
- List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - Embarkation Lists, November 1940 - July 1942. Archives New Zealand, Wellington (R17845762).
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