HONOR MISSION
SSG David Olson, 77, US Army, Retired, Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, of Copperas Cove, TX
The family of Staff Sergeant David Olson has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Committal Service of their Loved One.
David enlisted in the United States Army in December 1961 and retired in 1982 after serving twenty years, with the rank of E-6. During that time, he served two tours in Vietnam and on his second tour was wounded and flown back Stateside. After his Vietnam tours, he spent the remainder of his military career between Germany and the United States. During his career, he held numerous roles to include the following: Armament Maintenance Foreman, Armor Intelligence, and Unit Supply Specialist. While serving in the Army he received the following accommodations: National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (6th award), Vietnam Service Medal, with two bronze service stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Purple Heart, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon-3, NCO Professional Development-3. David was a member of numerous veterans’ organizations to include American Legion Post 573, 40/8 Voiture Locale 377, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 29, and Veterans of Foreign Wars 3892 to name a few. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.vissfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/SSGDavid-OlsonUSArmyret
