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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Regiment:

    66th Armored Regiment

    Division:

    2d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    January 12, 1945

    Headquarters, NINTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 287 (June 20, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Staff Sergeant Alvin G. Olson (ASN: 36228753), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 66th Armored Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces in Belgium, on 12 January 1945. Together with Corporal Robert L. Mathis, Staff Sergeant Olson captured a German battalion commander and his staff, along with 88 other German prisoners. Staff Sergeant Olson’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 2d Armored Division, and the United States Army.