Clifford N. Olos

Fireman First Class Clifford N Olos in uniform photo

World War II (WWII)
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MIA
Fallen

County:
Mercer

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Fireman First Class
    Branch of Service:
    Navy
    Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
    USS West Virginia
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Engagements/Battles:
    Pearl Harbor
    Engagement:
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Was aboard the USS West Virgina which was bombed at Pearl Harbor. Apparently he and two other ship mates lived for 16 days in the fresh water pumping station known as A-111. When the ship was brought up in 1942, three remains were found along with a flashlight and a calendar with 16 days X'd out.

Biography:

born Stanton, ND 5 Jul 21; resident Mercer County, ND; entered US Navy Mpls, MN 9 Jan 40; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 7 Dec 41 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; buried in Block 11, Lot 6, Stanton Cemetery, Stanton, ND.