Finn Nord Stenersen

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

February 24, 1914

Parents

Konrad og Magnhild Stenersen

Gender

Male

Nationality

Norway

Birthplace

Sandar

Place of living

Stub, Sandefjord

County

Vestfold

Service

Uteflåten 1940-1945

Norsk marine 1940-1945

Rank

3. Styrmann

Telegrafist

Maritime inquiries 1940 - 1945

M/T Rigmor, [Flyangrep]

Other

Participant in WW2

Miscellaneous
Engagements (2)
Medals (5)
Award
St. Olavsmedaljen med Ekegren
Date of award
4/26/1949
Justification
"Fenrik Finn Nord Stenersen, Norge, er tildelt St. Olavsmedaljen For fortjenester under krigen".

For "fremrakende ledelse mot og dyktighet som nestkommanderende på MTB 619 under artillerikamp med tysk patruljefartøy som ble senket i Sognesjøen den 5. febr. 1944.-"
St. Olavsmedaljen med Ekegren - avers (illustrasjon)
Copyright: Håvard Madsbakken, Forsvarets museer
Image 1 of 5
Award
Krigsmedaljen
Date of award
12/31/1943
Justification
"Kgl.res. 31.12.43 KRIGSMEDALJEN - for innsats under krigen."

"24.3.44 Stjerne til KRIGSMEDALJEN - for innsats under krigen."
Krigsmedaljen (illustrasjon)Copyright: Nordsjøfartmuseet i Telavåg
Image 1 of 4
Award
Distinguished Service Cross
Date of award
8/4/1945
Justification
"Ungazetted awards for an attack on a U-Boat in home waters on 25 April 1945." (MTB 715).
Distinguished Service Cross (illustrasjon)Copyright: Nordsjøfartmuseet
Award
King's Commendation for Brave Conduct
Date of award
Unknown
Justification
"For services during Operation PERFORMANCE - the attempt to run the ship from Goteborg to the UK through the German blockade".
King's/Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct (illustrasjon)
Copyright: Stiftelsen Arkivet/privat
Award
Mentioned in Despatches
Date of award
10/31/1942
Justification
"Ungazetted award for an action in northern waters in November 1944." (MTB 715).

M.I.D. 31.10.42. for brave conduct in the Merchant Navy."

M.I.D. 8.2.45 for gallant service in Coastal forces during Nov. 1944."
Mentioned in Despatches
Copyright: Wikipedia.com
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