CAPT ARLO L OLSON T-AK 245
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
Keel Laid as MV Bell Ringer Launched (Date Unknown) Delivered to MARCOM 11 August 1945 Operated for the War Dept. under charter to Waterman Steamship Corp. Returned to the War Dept. 13 August 1946 |
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- USNS Capt. Arlo L. Olson T-AK-245 Covers Page 1 (DATE RANGE)
Postmarks
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U.S. Army |
1950-03-31 |
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The cachet still identifies the ship as an army transport (USAT). The ship had no postal facilities.
Other Information
USNS CAPT. ARLO L. OLSON earned the National Defense Service Medal during her Naval career.
NAMESAKE - Captain Arlo L. Olson, USA.(20 April 1918 – 28 October 1943)
Olson was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II. Olson joined the Army from Toronto, South Dakota, and by October 13, 1943 was serving as a captain in the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. On that day and the following two weeks, he showed conspicuous leadership during the push across the Volturno River in Italy. Olson repeatedly led his men in attacks against German forces, personally capturing several enemy positions, until he was mortally wounded during a reconnaissance patrol. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor ten months later, on August 31, 1944.
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