Jan Henrik Kiær

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 6, 1928

Date of death

January 9, 2023

Parents

Henrik og Berit Kiær

Gender

Male

Nationality

Norway

Birthplace

Brooklyn, USA

Place of living

Dronningveien 28, Holmenkollen, Oslo

County

Utlandet

Service

Uteflåten 1940-1945

Norsk marine 1940-1945

Rank

Lettmatros

Matros / Skytter

Other

• Participant in WW2
• Served in the Merchant Marine Defence department

• Miscellaneous
• Engagements (5)
• Medals (2)

  Award

  Krigsmedaljen

  Date of award

  Unknown

  1. 

     Krigsmedaljen (illustrasjon)Copyright: Nordsjøfartmuseet i Telavåg
     Image 1 of 4

  Award

  Deltagermedaljen 9. april 1940 - 8. mai 1945 med og uten rosett

  Date of award

  Unknown

  1. 

     Deltagermedaljen 9. april 1940 - 8. mai 1945 uten rosett - avers (illustrasjon)
     Copyright: Håvard Madsbakken, Forsvarets museer
     Image 1 of 4

  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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