He was killed in combat in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.
It was his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, following one in Iraq.
Ollis was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, New York.
Among his completed courses were Airborne School, Ranger Course, Infantry School, Special Operations Senior Site Exploitation Course, Air Assault School, Combat Life Savers Course, Command Language Program German Head Start Course, Medium Tactical Vehicle Course.
His decorations include: Bronze Star, four Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, two Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, two Afghanistan Campaign Medals, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, three Overseas Service Ribbons, NATO Medal, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver Wheeled Vehicles and Tracked Vehicles.
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