Carl J. Olson

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Carl J. Olson of Virginia, Minnesota was inducted into the Army on March 26, 1943.

He was a Corporal with Company M, 232nd Infantry Regiment, 42nd Infantry Division, serving in northern France.

Mr. Olson received the: Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Service Medal with a bronze battle star, American Campaign Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal and three overseas service bars.

He was discharged in May 1946.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 231.

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