Johannes Olafsen

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

September 23, 1921

Date of death

February 7, 1991

Parents

Olav S. Tønnesen

Gender

Male

Nationality

Norway flaggNorway

Birthplace

Flekkefjord, Vest-Agder

Place of living

Sirdalsgt., Flekkefjord

County

Vest-Agder

Enlistment district

Rank

Matros / SkytterMessegutt / Dekksgutt

Education

Middelskole

Maritime inquiries 1940 - 1945

  • Award
    Date of award
    2/18/1944

    Justification

    Kgl. Res. Krigsmedaljen, for fortjeneste av Fedrelandet under krig.

    Award
    Date of award
    Unknown

    Justification

    For særlig lang og innsatsfylt tjeneste på norske og/eller allierte handelsskip under verdenskrigen 1939-45 og derved ytet Norges sak store tjenester.

    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