Willard E. Olson
Willard Ernest ‘Bill’ Olson was born Mar. 16, 1921 to Hiram Irving and Emma Larson Olson. He died Feb. 10, 2001 and is buried in Lawncrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Redding, CA.
Petty Officer Olson served with the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was aboard the USS Kanawha (AO-1) when she was sunk near Guadalcanal by air attack. 19 men were lost in this attack. He also served aboard the USS Arided (AK-73).
Petty Officer Olson served with the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was aboard the USS Kanawha (AO-1) when she was sunk near Guadalcanal by air attack. 19 men were lost in this attack. He also served aboard the USS Arided (AK-73).
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