Olans Johnsen

Olans Johnsen
Olans Charles William Johnsen
Born 25 October 1889(1889-10-25)
Bromley, London, England
Died Unknown
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Field Artillery
Royal Flying Corps
Years of service -1920
Rank Captain
Unit No. 98 Squadron RAF
Awards Distinguished Flying Cross

Captain Olans Charles William Johnsen DFC (1889–unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]

Johnsen won the DFC in 1919 and had his medal presented by the King at Buckingham Palace on 24 July 1919.[2]

Honours and awards

  • 8 February 1919 - Lieut. (A./Capt.) Olans Charles William Johnsen is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in recognition of gallantry in flying operations against the enemy in France:

A brilliant leader and gallant fighter. On 1st October this officer led a bombing formation against a railway junction, and, owing to his skilful leadership, serious damage was caused. Three big explosions occurred in the station, wrecking a number of trucks, and a factory near by was demolished. He has taken part in thirty-four raids, eighteen of which he has led. He has accounted for five enemy aeroplanes.

— London Gazette[3]

References

  1. ^ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/england/johnsen.php
  2. ^ "Court Cicular" The Times (London). Fri, 25 July 1919. Issue 42161, col B, p. 15.
  3. ^ London Gazette: no. 31170. p. 2041. 8 February 1919. Retrieved 2009-10-26.
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