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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Clifford J. Olson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Story City, Iowa

Honored By

Family

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Activity During WWII

WAS A MEMBER OF THE 34TH INFANTRY DIVISION STATIONED IN NORTH AFRICA AND A TRAINED RADIO OPERATOR. HE WAS CAPTURED ON FEBRUARY 14, 1943 BY FORCES UNDER THE COMMAND OF GENERAL ERWIN ROMMEL NEAR FIAD PASS AND THE VILLAGE OF ZIDI BOUZID IN CENTRAL TUNISIA. HE SPENT THE REMAINDER OF THE WAR AS A PRISONER OF WAR IN GERMANY.