Arthur Olav Hansen

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 21, 1900

Date of death

July 15, 1961

Parents

Marie og Hans Andreason

Gender

Male

Nationality

Norway

Birthplace

Tønsberg

Place of living

Fjeldborg, Vestfjordveien, Nøtterøy pr. Tønsberg

County

Vestfold

Service

Utenlandsk handelsflåte 1939-1945

Uteflåten 1940-1945

Enlistment district

Tønsberg

Rank

1. Maskinist (Maskinsjef)

Has sailed for shipping company

Chr. Salvesen & Co. Leith. UK

Nortraship, London/New York

Other

Participant in WW2
Whaling expedition 1939-1940

Miscellaneous
Engagements (5)
Medal (1)
Award
Krigsmedaljen
Date of award
11/24/1944
Justification
Kgl. Res. Krigsmedaljen, for fortjeneste av Fedrelandet under krig.
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