| Regimental number | 2529 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Marine officer |
| Address | 65 Scott Street, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Peter Olsen, 65 Scott Street, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Comissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Sain Kaleh, Persia, on 7th August 1918, while assisting in covering the retreat of a party of refugees when the rear guard was heavily attacked. He held on to position after position, checking the enemy's advance. Heavy fighting lasted for six hours, during which he withdrew his party 15 miles while inflicting severe losses to the enemy. It was largely due to his courage and determination that the defenceless party were brought through safely.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
