Commemorative plaque for René Sorbon

René Sorbon (1900–1940) was a flight lieutenant whose aircraft was shot down over Laon at the start of the Second World War on 20 May 1940.

Here is the citation for this soldier, who was based at the Mondésir air base in Essonne: "Army citation awarding the CGP: Sorbon René, lieutenant in the 2/13 night fighter squadron, mechanical officer, always volunteering for the most dangerous missions. Was killed while leading a detachment tasked with repairing an aircraft that had landed after combat near enemy lines."

He left behind his wife and two children, all three of whom lived in Etampes...