Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Henry
Olsson

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    1st Artillery Regiment

    Action Date:

    July 30, 1899
    D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal in lieu of the Certificate of Merit previously issued to Corporal Henry Olsson, United States Army, for distinguished service as a member of Battery E, 1st Artillery Regiment, in the action at San Cristobal Bridge, Philippine Islands, on 30 July 1899.