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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| Date | Order | Award | Ribbon & Device | Document Originator | Rank | Status |
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12/21/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 5093 |
AM Air Medal |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2nd Lt |
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01/18/1945 |
General Order (GO)* : 274 |
AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1st Lt |
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03/17/1945 |
General Order (GO)* : 1486 |
AM/2OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1st Lt |
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05/18/1945 |
General Order (GO)* : 3261 |
DFC Distinguished Flying Cross |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1st Lt |
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05/21/1945 |
General Order (GO)* : 3320 |
AM/3OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1st Lt |
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05/25/1945 |
General Order (GO)* : 3445 |
AM/4OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: Capt |
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* Documents are of the type/classification of "General Order" for most award documents. The listed documents are GO, General Order unless otherwise stated. For example. Special Orders.
The Issuing Authority is the Command and author of the document.
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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