Thorleif Gärtner Helmers

The information on registered seafarers is not in all cases complete. As new sources are studied, information on engagements and medals etc. will be added to some of the already registered seafarers.

Date of birth

May 1, 1898

Date of death

February 16, 1942Årsak: War-related shipwreck

Parents

Jens Bloch Helmers, f. i Florø, og Constance f. Gärtner, f. 1867 i Trondheim

Gender

Male

Nationality

Norway

Birthplace

Florøy

Place of living

Nye Sandviksvei 8, Bergen

County

Hordaland/BergenSogn og Fjordane

Service

Uteflåten 1940-1945

Utenlandsk handelsflåte 1939-1945

Enlistment district

Bergen

Rank

2. Styrmann

3. Styrmann

Matros

Education

Styrmannskole (r)

Maritime inquiries 1940 - 1945

• M/S Crux, Torpedert
• D/T Davanger, Torpedert

Other

• Participant in WW2

• Miscellaneous
• Engagements (7)
• Medal (1)

  Award

  Krigsmedaljen

  Date of award

  11/10/1980

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     Krigsmedaljen (illustrasjon)Copyright: Nordsjøfartmuseet i Telavåg
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  Going through new source material in order to document the war sailors and their history is an ongoing and extensive effort, and there exist no complete register over decorations awarded. Infomation about medals will therefore be registered gradually and be based on different source materials. The war sailors were awarded medals both during and after the war. Do you want to read more about decorations, then please study this page: Decorations

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