Harold R. A. Oleson

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Harold R. A. Oleson, Chief Turret Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving on board the Light Cruiser U.S.S. BIRMINGHAM (CL-62), while participating in the salvage and rescue operations of the U.S.S. PRINCETON in the face of enemy attack during the Battle of Leyte Gulf on 24 October 1944. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.