Richard Sorenson
1st Lt. Richard H Sorenson was assigned to the 301st BG 353rd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Pilot.


Sorenson's original crew.Pictured L to R 1st row: Orlando Palesse, co-pilot; Dutton, Nav. (KIA); Dick Sorenson, pilot; Trumbo, bombardier. 2nd Row L to R: Calev, radio operator; McNeal (flight engineer?); John Kurland; George Patton; Wright Plummer, ball turret gunner; and Stoneburner.
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Rank | Order | Date | Award | Ribbon & Device |
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2nd Lt |
5093 |
12/21/1944 |
AM |
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1st Lt |
274 |
01/18/1945 |
AM/1OLC |
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1st Lt |
1486 |
03/17/1945 |
AM/2OLC |
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1st Lt |
3261 |
05/18/1945 |
DFC |
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1st Lt |
3320 |
05/21/1945 |
AM/3OLC |
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Capt |
3445 |
05/25/1945 |
AM/4OLC |
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5/18/1945 General Orders 3261 DFC
3/17/1945 General Orders 1486 AM
5/18/1945 General Orders 3261 DFC
5/21/1945 General Orders 3320 AM
5/18/1945 General Orders 3261 DFC
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