World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George L. Olson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Muskegon, Michigan
Honored By
Kyle Olson
Relationship
Grandson
TAIL GUNNER IN A B-17 AND FLEW AIR MISSIONS OVER GERMANY. HIS PLANE WAS SHOT DOWN AND HE WAS HELD AS A PRISONER OF WAR FOR 11 MONTHS. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, AMONG MANY OTHER COMMENDATIONS, FOR BEING WOUNDED IN COMBAT.