| Regimental number | 3216 |
| Place of birth | Norton Summit, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Jeparit, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.11 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elna Olson, Yorke Peninsula, Arthurton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of 3rd September 1917, seven of the ammunition dumps in the gun positions of the 55th Battery, East of YPRES, were set on fire. The explosion of the ammunition also set alight the camouflage covering of three guns. By the prompt and courageous action of Corporal LAND accompanied by Corporal OLSEN and Gunner Brand in extinguishing the fires, probable loss of life and damage to material was averted. It is estimated that at least two guns and 800 rounds of ammunition were saved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 30 September 1917 (multiple gun shot wounds, left leg). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Sardinia', 13 October 1918; discharged (wounded), Melbourne, 20 February 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Place of burial | Swan Hill Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, OLSON Peter Reed |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
