Donald A. Olson

Donald A. Olson entered the Army on March 5, 1943, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.

He served as a Sergeant and duty NCO in Rome-Arno Italy.

Mr. Olson was awarded the following: Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one bronze battle star, and the World War II Victory Medal.

He was honorably discharged on November 19, 1945, at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma.

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

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