Norman E Olson ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from North Dakota
On April 8, 1944 Captain Olson was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of North Dakota. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 508118 |
| Service ID | O-660186 |
| Name | Norman E Olson |
| From | Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota |
| Birth Date | March 19, 1915 |
| Casualty Date | April 8, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Captain |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 355th Fighter Group |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Brunswick, Germany |
| Burial | Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Notable Awards |
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Norman E Olson is buried or memorialized at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of Veteran's Affairs. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Norman E Olson was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Olson had the rank of Captain. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was O-660186. Attached to 355th Fighter Group.
He was born on March 19, 1915. According to our records North Dakota was his home or enlistment state and Cass county has been included within the archival record. We have Fargo listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Captain Olson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 8, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Brunswick, Germany. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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Honoring the men and women of North Dakota who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ North Dakota was home to over 3,101 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 792 World War I
• 1,924 World War II
• 187 Korean War
• 198 Vietnam War
• 54 Prisoners of war
• 475 Missing in action
• 35 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 21 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 4 Medal of Honor recipients
• 1,924 World War II
• 187 Korean War
• 198 Vietnam War
• 54 Prisoners of war
• 475 Missing in action
• 35 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 21 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 4 Medal of Honor recipients
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