Skjalg Straume

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 13, 1909

Date of death

March 24, 1941Årsak: War-related shipwreck

Parents

s. av Rolv Straume, f. 1882 i Gimsøy, og Andrea f. Hågensen, f. 1889 i Buksnes.

Gender

Male

Nationality

Norway flaggNorway

Birthplace

Bø i Vesterålen

Place of living

Bø i Vesterålen

County

Nordland

Has sailed for shipping company

Education

MiddelskoleStyrmannskole (r)Telegrafistskole

Maritime inquiries 1940 - 1945

Other

  • Participant in WW2
  • Award
    Date of award
    5/24/1946

    Justification

    "Kgl. Res. 24/5-46, - Krigsmedaljen, P.M. - for fortjeneste av Fedrelandet under krig."

    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