Army Number: 2562410 Rank: Serjeant Name: Olaf OLSEN, BEM, MiD Unit: Royal Corps of Signals London Gazette : 20 December 1940 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35020/supplement/7183/data.pdf The names of the undermentioned have been brought to notice in recognition of distinguished services in connection with operations in the field. March-June, 1940. ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS. 2562410 Sgt. O. OLSEN. London Gazette : 21 June 1945 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37138/supplement/3223/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division), in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe, to the undermentioned:— No. 2562410 Sergeant Olaf OLSEN, Royal Corps of Signals (Middlesbrough, Yorks).
London Gazette : 20 December 1940 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35020/supplement/7174/data.pdf https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35020/supplement/7184/data.pdf
Recommendation for Award for Olsen, Olaf Rank: Serjeant Service No: ... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/84/404 Name Olsen, Olaf Rank: Serjeant Service No: 2562410 Regiment: Royal Corps of Signals Theatre of Combat or Operation: North-West Europe 1944-1945 Award: British Empire Medal Date of announcement in London Gazette: 21 June 1945