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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George Richard Olds

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Phoenix, Arizona

Honored By

Colleen Ruesch

Relationship

Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

RICHARD JOINED THE AIRFORCE IN JANUARY 1942. IN MARCH OF 1943, HE STARTED FLYING MISSIONS FROM SOUTH AFRICA AGAINST ITALY, AUSTRIA AND FRANCE. HE BELONGED TO THE 12TH AIRFORCE 2ND BOMB GROUP, 96TH SQUADRON. HE WAS SQUADRON BOMBARDIER ON B-17 AIRCRAFT. HE FLEW 52 MISSIONS.