Fred A. Olson
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Navy
Fred A. Olson was inducted into the Navy on Feb. 14, 1946.
He was a Seaman 2nd Class aboard the USS San Jacinto (CL 30) and aircraft carrier USS Belleau Wood (CVL 24) in the Pacific Theater.
He was discharged on July 29, 1946.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 231.