Odvar Vollen

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

December 10, 1917

Parents

Kristian Nilsen Vollen

Records

U-38, HR nr. 4985.

Gender

Male

Nationality

Norway

Birthplace

Fløsta

Place of living

Narestø, Flostad, Arendal

County

Aust-Agder

Service

Norsk handelsflåte i nøytral fart 1939-1940

Uteflåten 1940-1945

Enlistment district

Arendal

Rank

Kokk

Education

Stuert

Other

Participant in WW2

Miscellaneous
Engagements (3)
Medals (2)
Award
Krigsmedaljen
Date of award
8/25/1944
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
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