Vietnam War
| Unit | 17th Aviation Company |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Wheaton Illinois |
| Date of Death | April 21 1968 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Olsen was a member of 17th Aviation Company, 214th Aviation Battalion, 16th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade. On April 21, 1968, he was the aircraft commander of a Bell Iroquois Utility Helicopter (UH-1H) on a combat mission in South Vietnam. After it left Phu Bai it ran into bad weather and radio contact was lost. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.