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Eric
Thorne
Olson

Born:

, 

New York

Eric Olson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1972. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1995 – 1997
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Eric Thorne Olson, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 3d Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, from 1995 to 1997.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2002 – 2005
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Eric Thorne Olson, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division, and Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force, from 2002 to 2005. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Olson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2002 – 2005
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Eric Thorne Olson, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division, and Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force, from 2002 to 2005.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1999 – 2002
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Eric Thorne Olson, United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commandant of Cadets, USCC, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, from 1999 to 2002.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1999
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Eric Thorne Olson, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Division Commander, 1st Infantry Division, in 1999.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1998
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Eric Thorne Olson, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief Strategy Plans and Policies, Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Headquarters, Department of the Army, in 1998.