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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Truman O. Olson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Honored By

Gunderson Funeral Home

Activity During WWII

ASSIGNED TO GENERAL PATTON'S 7TH ARMY. GUNNER WITH FORCES THAT INVADED SICILY; TOOK PART IN THE CONQUEST OF SARDINIA. LANDED ON ANZIO BEACHHEAD. AWARDED CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR AND PURPLE HEART. DIED FOLLOWING COUNTERATTACK ON ANZIO BEACHHEAD IN ITALY.