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OLSON, Melvin Junior - Date of
birth
20 January 1923 -
Age
22 - Place of
birth
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin -
Hometown
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36811317 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
376th Infantry Regiment,
94th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
7 March 1945 - Place of
death
Lampaden, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 8 | 7 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Melvin L. Olson (father)
Bessie Olson (mother)
Kelvin Olson (brother)
Bernice E. Olson (sister)
Ruth Olson (wife)
Kathleen A. Olson (daughter)
More information
Pfc Melvin J. Olson was employed by NorthWestern Railroad prior to entering the service in October 1942.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com – Bernice E. Mainerich, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930 Census, http://www.94thinfdiv.com, WWII Draft Card
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Luxembourg American Cemetery, The Milwaukee Journal 10 April 1945