Oscar M. Olson

Oscar M. Olson entered the Army on August 11, 1944.

He served as a Technician 5th Grade and welder with the 1759th Engineer Special Ship Battalion in the Southern Philippines (Liberation) and Luzon.

Mr. Olson was awarded the following: Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two battle stars, and Philippine Liberation Medal.

Mr. Olson was discharged on April 17, 1946.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 232.

 

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