Edwin Olson

Capt. Edwin H Olson was assigned to the 459th BG 758th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Pilot.

The following information on Edwin Olson is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on Capt. Olson. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to Edwin Olson's military record please contact us.

Rank Order Date Award
Ribbon
Device

1LT

 

ROS

1st Lt

162

04/02/1944

AM
Air Medal (AM)

1LT

387

05/09/1944

AM/5OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1st Lt

501

05/17/1944

AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1st Lt

919

06/08/1944

AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Capt

2541

08/10/1944

AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

CAPT

4067

10/20/1944

DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Capt

4735

11/27/1944

AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

12/01/1943 December Roster
07/28/1943 Special Order 209 - transferred to 459th BG Nav
07/31/1943 Special Order 212 - AAFSAT Academic Tng Sq Nav
09/18/1943 Special Order 261 - transferred to 459th BG
07/28/1943 Special Order 209 - transferred to 459th BG Nav
07/31/1943 Special Order 212 - AAFSAT Academic Tng Sq Nav
09/18/1943 Special Order 261 - transferred to 459th BG
09/18/1943 Special Order 261 - transferred to 459th BG


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