World War II Honoree

Joseph Oleson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bloomfield, New Jersey

Honored By

Julia, Elizabeth & Joseph, Jr.

Relationship

Wife, Daughter & Son

HE WAS A TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE AND A MARINE ENGINE MECHANIC ASSIGNED TO THE 334TH HARBOR CRAFT COMPANY. HE SERVED IN NORMANDY AND NORTHERN FRANCE AND WAS AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER SERVICE MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE STARS AND THE WORLD WAR II VICTORY MEDAL.