Career
Olsen died on June 23, 1924. He is buried in New York City in Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Section 2, Grave Number. 9158.
Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, United States. Navy.
*Born: 26 April 1867, in Norway.
*Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. Number.: 529, 2 November 1899.
Citation:
On board the United States Ship Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Olsen displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
