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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Dean Winfield Olson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Montevideo, Minnesota

Honored By

Karen J. Olson

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A P-38 FIGHTER PILOT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC with THE 475TH FIGHTER GROUP, 1944-1945. Participated in the liberation of Manila Bay, Philippine Islands February 1945. His P-38's nickname: Svenska. Enlisted April 1942. Flew 138 missions in the South Pacific. Honorably Discharged with the rank of Captain in December 1945 out of Santa Ana, California.