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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert Leo Olson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Portland, Oregon

Honored By

Bend Heroes Foundation

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Activity During WWII

GUNNER’S MATE 2ND CLASS, ENLISTED IN THE NAVY ON 1 SEPTEMBER 1943 IN PORTLAND, OREGON. HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC ABOARD THE TRANSPORT USNS GENERAL HUGH J. GAFFEY T-AP-121 AND ATTACHED TO AN ACORN UNIT ON SAIPAN, PERFORMING ARMED GUARD DUTY, TEACHING GUNNERY, RUNNING A FIRING RANGE FOR PILOTS. HE RECEIVED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.