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Olsen, Eric Olaf, Winnipeg, Manitoba, originally of Guthenburg, Sweden, enlisted at Norway House, 8 May 1916. Occupation: Cook. Military Service: Sergeant, Reg. No. 235030, 203rd Overseas Bn., “Winnipeg Rifles,” trans. 44th (New Brunswick) Bn. Attestation Papers.
Additional Biographical Information:
Sergeant Eric Olsen was married to E.O. Olson of Meskanaw, Saskatchewan.
Date of Death: 1 November 1918. See casualty details, Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Buried at Aulnoy Communal Cemetery, Aulnoy, Nord, France. Grave Reference: A.I.10.
