World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Jack R. Olsen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Gardner, Illinois
Honored By
Jack R. Olsen
Relationship
Self
Entered service April 1, 1943; Aviation Cadet. Flew combat over 'Fortress Europe' 1944 as a B-17 crew member. POW, Germany, July 8, 1944 to April 18, 1945. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart Medal (2), Air Medal (3), European Theater of Operations Ribbon with 4 Battle Stars. Discharged October 18, 1945.