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Sicily (Operation Husky)
Speed was essential to prevent the consolidation of Italian and German defences facing a rapid pincer movement launched from ...
Private Thomas Arthur Olson joined Airborne Forces completing Parachute Course 1 at RAF Ringway in November 1941. He served A Company, 3rd Parachute Battalion.Pictured in Airborne uniform in late 1941
Service History
- 1939 5th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (Private)
- 1941 The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) (Private)
- 1945 The 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment (1 PARA) (Private)