Don’t call him a hero, but a veteran

Former Merchant Marine awarded Congressional Gold Medal

By JOHN HOWELL
Posted 11/17/22

Harry Olsen, who is now 97 years old, builds ships.

That was apparent as he sat beside the model of one of the ships he served aboard as a member of the Merchant Marines during World War II. The …

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