World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Willis Robert Olds
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Sparta, Illinois
Honored By
Cheryl Oakley
Relationship
Sister-in-law
WILLIS SERVED WITH THE 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION. HE LANDED AT OMAHA BEACH IN THE NORMANDY INVASION AND WAS IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE IN BASTOGNE. HE WAS CAPTURED AND THEN HELD AS A PRISONER OF WAR IN GERMANY FOR FOUR MONTHS. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY.