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Harry
C.
Olson
January 27, 1918

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Harry Olson was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1941 after graduating from Drake University. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    July 1964
    Award Reported in Leatherneck Magazine

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Harry C. Olson, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Force Supply Officer, Headquarters, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, beginning in July 1964.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    October 1967 – October 1968
    Award Reported in Leatherneck Magazine

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Harry C. Olson, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Force Logistic Command in the Republic of Vietnam from October 1967 to October 1968.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    March 1, 1970 – 1971

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Harry C. Olson, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star 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 Commanding General, Marine Corps Supply Center, Barstow, California beginning on 1 March 1970.