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Born: November 07, 1946 at Chicago, IL

Entered Service in the US Army from Chicago, IL

Earned The Medal of Honor During the Vietnam War For heroism October 22, 1965 at Phu Cuong, Vietnam

Private First Class Olive's platoon moved through the jungle on a mission to find the Viet Cong operating in the area. Although the platoon was subjected to a heavy volume of enemy gunfire and pinned down temporarily, it retaliated by assaulting the Viet Cong positions, causing the enemy to flee. As the platoon pursued the insurgents, Private First Class Olive and four other soldiers were moving through the jungle together when a grenade was thrown into their midst. Private First Class Olive saw the grenade, and then saved the lives of his fellow soldiers at the sacrifice of his by grabbing the grenade in his hand and falling on it to absorb the blast with his body. Through his bravery, unhesitating actions, and complete disregard for his safety, he prevented additional loss of life or injury to the members of his platoon.