Arne Nilsen

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

March 17, 1912

Date of death

March 7, 1943Årsak: War-related shipwreck

Parents

Lagermand Oluf Torkildsen & pike Martha Jørgine Nilsen

Records

Q5-3049,T12-3049,13.08.1927

Gender

Male

Nationality

Norway

Birthplace

Kristiania

Place of living

Søndeled, rode 4, Langesand

County

Aust-Agder

Service

Uteflåten 1940-1945

Norsk handelsflåte i nøytral fart 1939-1940

Enlistment district

Risør - Lyngør

Rank

Maskinassistent

Maritime inquiries 1940 - 1945

Other

Participant in WW2

Miscellaneous
Engagements (7)
Medals (2)
Award
Krigsmedaljen
Date of award
12/12/1941
Justification
M/S TAURUS.

Kgl. Res. Krigsmedaljen, for fortjeneste av Fedrelandet under krig.
Krigsmedaljen (illustrasjon)Copyright: Nordsjøfartmuseet i Telavåg
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Award
British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service
Date of award
Unknown
Justification
(Civil Division). "For services during Operation RUBBLE - a voyage from Sweden to the UK, breaking the German blockade in January 1941".
British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service (illustrasjon)Copyright: Bruker Kvart på Samlerforumet.net
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