Harold S. Olson

Photo from Story City Herald on November 25, 1943.

Harold Sherman Olson was born May 7, 1921 to Olaf L. and Anna Sophia Amundsen Olson. He died Apr. 1975 and is buried in Story City Cemetery, Story City, IA.
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Lt. Olson served in World War II with the U.S. Army Air Corps 341st Bomb Group, 491st Bomb Squadron, 14th Air Force “Flying Tigers” He was awarded the Air Medal.

Story City Herald Articles

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April 26, 1945

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September 20, 1945

October 11, 1945

December 13, 1945

Draft Registration Card 

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Draft registration card back.

Iowa Bonus File Application 

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Image from 1940 Story City High School Class photo.

Photo from Story City Herald on April 26, 1945.