Olaf Kristian 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.
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- Participant in WW2
- Whaling expedition 1939-1940
- Award
- Date of award
- Unknown
Justification
"For services when the ship was torpedoed and sunk". D/S SOUTHERN EMPRESS was "torpedoed by U-221 and sunk in the North Atlantic on 13th October 1942".
King's/Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct (illustrasjon)
Copyright: Stiftelsen Arkivet/privat
- Award
- Date of award
- Unknown
Justification
(Civil Division). "For services when the ship was torpedoed and sunk". " D/S NEW SEVILLA was "torpedoed by U-138 and damaged in the North West Approaches on 20th September 1940 and sank under tow".
Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire - 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
