Richard
B
Olander

Captain Richard B Olander was born in 1922 in Racine, Wisconsin and served with the 339th Fighter Group as a pilot.

Richard died January 17, 1945, and is listed as KIA. He is buried at American War Cemetery Ardennes.

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Purple Heart.

Military Record

O-665223
Captain - United States Army - KIA
Units: 339th Fighter Group
Decorations: Purple Heart