Lieutenant Dean E. Hallmark
- First name: | Dean |
- Middle name: | Edward |
- Last name: | Hallmark |
- Nickname: | Joe |
- Rank Doolittle raid: | Lieutenant |
- Last rank: | Lieutenant |
- Service number: | 0-431081 |
- Date of birth: | 20 January 1914 |
- Place of birth: | Robert Lee, Texas |
- Date of death: | 15 October 1942 |
- Place of death: | Executed in Shangai, China |
- Place of the cemetery: | Cremation - Ashes stored in a cemetary in Shangai - After the war his ashes were brought to Hawai during 1946 and interred at Schofield Barracks, Oahu and reburied on January 17, 1949 in Arlington, Virginia |
- Name of the cemetery: | Arlington National Cemetery |
Additional info
Coming soon: |
| Book published by Air World. |
| THE TOKYO SIXTEEN, Doolttle's Brave Pilots (working title) |
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| The book will contain 16 extensive biographies |
| of the 16 pilots involved in the daring Doolittle Raid during World War II. |
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The Tokyo Sixteen concludes with a poignant reflection on the enduring legacy of the pilots who took part in Doolittle's Raid. By delving into their personal stories and military careers, readers gain profound insights into the essence of heroism. This book serves as a tribute to their courage, determination, and significant impact on history. The stories not only captivate but also inspire, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity.
List of the 16 Pilots and Their Crews During the Doolittle Raid:
- Lieutenant Colonel James H. Doolittle
- Lieutenant Travis Hoover
- Lieutenant Robert M. Gray
- Lieutenant Everett W. Holstrom
- Captain David M. Jones
- Lieutenant Dean E. Hallmark
- Lieutenant Ted W. Lawson
- Captain Edward J. York
- Lieutenant Harold F. Watson
- Lieutenant Richard O. Joyce
- Captain Charles R. Greening
- Lieutenant William M. Bower
- Lieutenant Edgar E. McElroy
- Major John A. Hilger
- Lieutenant Donald G. Smith
- Lieutenant William G. Farrow
These pilots embarked on a perilous mission, knowing they might not return to the USS Hornet. The B-25 bombers were loaded to capacity with fuel and bombs, making takeoff from the carrier exceptionally challenging. After the raid, many crews crash-landed in China or ditched their planes at sea. Some were captured by the Japanese, while others were aided by Chinese civilians. Despite these difficulties, the raid provided a significant morale boost for the United States and had a lasting impact on the Pacific War.
Tragically, four of the pilots did not survive the Second World War. Lieutenant Dean E. Hallmark (Crew 6) and Lieutenant William G. Farrow (Crew 16) were executed by the Japanese after capture. Lieutenant Robert M. Gray (Crew 3) and Lieutenant Donald G. Smith (Crew 15) perished in aircraft crashes during the war. These men’s sacrifices remain a powerful reminder of the cost of freedom and the daring actions taken during one of World War II's most audacious raids.
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The Heroes of Doolittle's raid on Japan in april 1942
by Mr. Geert Rottiers
The book will be available soon.
