Veteran
Veteran
Craig S Olson KIA
Service Branch
Army
War / Conflict
Vietnam
Country(s) Served In
In Country
Vietnam Veteran
Vietnam Service Period
In country KIA
Units Served In, in Vietnam
Co C 3rd 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.
Vietnam Story
On January 7, 1969, Sp4 Olson's platoon was engaged in a firefight with the Viet Cong, northwest of Ta Ninh City, about 8 miles from the South Vietnam and Cambodian border. Craig was killed when he went to rescue a wounded comrade during the battle.
Date of Birth
Jan 11 1948
Date of Death
Jan 7 1969
Cemetery
Osseo Cemetery