Donald Gorlen

Donald R Gorlen served his country in World War II with the 456th Bombardment Group .

Information on Donald Gorlen is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on 2LT Gorlen. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to Donald Gorlen's military record please contact us.

05/10/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

SGT
GO: 403
MCKENNEY TX

07/07/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 1622
Fresno CA

09/12/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 3312
HANFORD CA

09/25/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 3623
FRESNO CA

04/27/1945
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 2789
Fresno CA


The information on this page about Donald Gorlen has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

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