ND Veterans Affairs News: State

Memorialized at the Honolulu Memorial.

From the Icelandic Canadian Newspaper:

Born at Gardar, Pembina County, North Dakota January 29 1919. Joined the U.S. Air Force July 1942. Served in several parts of the U.S. before embarking overseas. He was killed on his first mission over enemy territory, June 11, 1943. He was awarded the Oak Leaf Cluster and the Purple Heart. Son of Skarpheoinn (Jonsson) and Kristin Snydal, Gardar, North Dakota.

Memorialized at the Honolulu Memorial.

SORENSEN, Alan Leonard Servicenumber: O1825379 Age: 26 Born: 30 March 1919, Garrison, McLean, North Dakota Hometown: Ward County, North Dakota Family: Soren P. Sorensen (father) Christine Sorensen (mother) Leo Sorensen (brother) Ruby J.M. Sorensen (sister) Robert Sorensen (brother) Soren Sorensen (brother) Ernest Sorensen (brother) Gordon Sorensen (brother) Julie M. Sorensen (sister) Harold Sorensen (brother) Gerry J. Sorensen (brother) Ina J.

Buried at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery.

Buried at Lorraine American Cemetery.

Buried at Luxembourg American Cemetery.

Memorialized at the Manila American Cemetery. Received Purple Heart and Air Medal awards.

Memorialized at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery.

Buried at North Africa American Cemetery.