World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James 'Jay' C. Olson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Kansas City, Kentucky
Honored By
Colonial Dames of 17th Century, Timucua Chapter
HE SERVED WITH THE 17TH AIRBORNE DIVISION IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND THEN IN GERMANY AND CENTRAL EUROPE. HE EARNED THE BRONZE STAR AND LOGGED OVER 130 PARACHUTE JUMPS IN COMBAT.