World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John R. Olson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Honored By
Ms. Katherine D. Ortega
Served as Crew Chief and supervisor of airplane maintenance. Assigned to the 86th Service Squadron, 52nd Service Group in the China-Burma-India Theater. Military specialties included included 3rd and 4th echelon repair of all types of airplanes. Received the Asiatic- Pacific Theater Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Served for fifty-six months.