Bjørn Arnkværn

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 4, 1920

Parents

Nils og Sigrund Arnkværn, Kirkeveien 67, Oslo

Gender

Male

Nationality

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Birthplace

Oslo

Place of living

Kirkeveien 67, Oslo

County

Oslo

Other

  • Participant in WW2
  • Award
    Date of award
    8/21/1942

    Justification

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

    "9.3.45. Stjerne nr.1. til Krigsmedaljen - for å ha ydet Norges Forsvar store tjenester ved aktiv deltakelse i luftoperasjoner mot fienden i lengre tid.-"

    "3.8.45. Stjerne nr. 2. til Krigsmedaljen - for å ha vist mot og dyktighet som skytter på fly under utførelse av hemmelig militære oppdrag på Norskekysten.-"

     

    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