Other variations of name: Røyrvik; Röyrvik; Rørvik; Nørvik; Rörvik

Johannes S. Rörvik was born 22 April 1909 in Kvinnherad, Hordaland County, Norway. His parents were Samson A. Rörvik and Karine Nerhus, both of Kvinnherad. Johannes emigrated to the United States in 1938.

Johannes was drafted into the US Army on 12 October 1942 and trained as a technician (engineer?). He was later reassigned and trained as a paratrooper. He became an OSS agent, and was on his way to Norway when he was killed in an accident.

His plane a B-24 Liberator with serial number 42-50331 of the 492nd Bombardment Group, 856th Bomb Squadron (The Carpetbaggers) set off from Harrington Northhampshire on 30 March 1945. There were 19 B-24s involved in mission 919 to support Operation Rype forces in Norway. On board the plane were 6 Norwegian OSS agents who were to parachute into Norway. Bad weather forced several of the planes to turn back without being able to make their drop. This plane was one of ones forced to turn back.
The only survivor reported that there was a fuel problem on the return flight and 2 of the 4 engines stopped and could not be restarted. The pilot could no longer control the plane and gave the order to bail out.
The plane finally crashed at Walliwall at 04:50 on 31 March 1945
7 crew members and 6 others on board died in the crash.
The co pilot Lt Peter C. Pulrang was the only survivor.

Officers:
Henry L. Polansky - Pilot ASN 0721858 (KIA)
John K. Lancaster - Copilot ASN 0928914
Peter C. Pulrang - Copilot ASN 0824211 (WIA)
Charles J. Allessio 5143575 - Navigator ASN 0721858 (KIA)
Frederick W. Smickle,Jr. - Bombardier ASN 0785613 (KIA)

Enlisted Crew:
Thomas E. Houseman,Jr. - R.O. ASN 33729594
William E. Lewis,Jr. - Engineer ASN 39120406 (KIA)
William D. Almaraz - Gunner ASN 16107205
Eugene J. Graf,Jr. - Gunner ASN 33750770 (KIA)
Edward W. Kussman - Gunner ASN 37261765 (KIA)
Robert L. Rinker - Gunner ASN 39218306
William K. Stevens - Engineer ASN 31268922 (KIA)

OSS Agents:
Trygve Berge ASN 39031393 (KIA)
Edward E. Kjelness (Kjellnes) ASN 39230883 (KIA)
Leif E.K. Meland ASN 32869494 (KIA)
Gerald (Gjerulf) Ottersland ASN 32624142 (KIA)
Johannes S. Nørvick (Rørvik) ASN 37311880 (KIA)
Eddie O. Sondeno (Søndenå) ASN 39614907 (KIA)

(KIA: Killed in action. OSS: Office of Strategic Services, this is CIA today.)

Johannes P Roruick