Olaf S. Olsen

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Olaf S. Olsen, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny, France, August 31, 1918. Private Olsen was a squad leader in the second platoon. After reaching his objective he displayed extraordinary qualities of leadership in organizing scattering squads of Company I and placing them in advantageous positions in spite of severe machine-gun fire and artillery bombardment. His disregard of danger and fine leadership were an inspiration to his comrades.