Olaf M. Hustvedt

Olaf M. Hustvedt
Olaf M. Hustvedt
Born	23 June 1886; Chicago, Illinois
Died	22 December 1978 (aged 92); Washington, D.C.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Service years	1909–1946
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	USS Burns (DM-11); USS Detroit (CL-8); USS North Carolina (BB-55); Battleship Division 7
Conflicts	World War I; World War II Battle of the Atlantic Operation Leader; ; Pacific War Operation Flintlock; Operation Hailstone; Battle of the Philippine Sea; ;
Awards	Legion of Merit (two awards); Mexican Service Medal; World War I Victory Medal; American Defense Service Medal (two awards); American Campaign Medal; European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (two awards); Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal (five awards); World War II Victory Medal; Order of the British Empire;
Relations	Frederick Hauck (grandson)

Vice Admiral Olaf Mandt Hustvedt OBE (23 June 1886 – 22 December 1978) was a senior officer of the United States Navy. He saw service in World War I and World War II, operating in both the Battle of the Atlantic and the Pacific War. During his 36-year career, he distinguished himself as an expert in naval ordnance and as a battleship commander.