Sverre Johan Akseth

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

August 14, 1910

Date of death

December 24, 1960

Parents

Petter og Anette Akseth

Gender

Male

Nationality

Norway

Birthplace

Velfjord, Brønnøy

Place of living

Ringshaug, Tønsberg

County

Vestfold

Service

Uteflåten 1940-1945

Utenlandsk handelsflåte 1939-1945

Rank

4. StyrmannMatros til 3. Styrmann

Other

Participant in WW2
Whaling expedition 1939-1940

Miscellaneous
Engagements (5)
Medals (2)
Award
Krigsmedaljen
Date of award
6/13/1947
Justification
Kgl. Res. Krigsmedaljen, for fortjeneste av Fedrelandet under krig.
Krigsmedaljen (illustrasjon)Copyright: Nordsjøfartmuseet i Telavåg
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Award
Haakon VIIs Frihetsmedalje
Date of award
Unknown
Haakon VIIs Frihetsmedalje - avers (illustrasjon)
Copyright: Håvard Madsbakken, Forsvarets museer
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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