Håkon 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

April 16, 1913

Date of death

January 30, 1976

Parents

Nils Cornelius Nilsen (1881-1962) og hustru Gurine Nilsen (1881-1962)

Nick name

Torpedo-Nilsen

Gender

Male

Nationality

Norway

Birthplace

Stavanger

Place of living

Langgt. 59, Stavanger

County

Rogaland

Service

Norsk marine 1940-1945

Rank

Matros (T) I kl.Torpedokommandør

Other

Participant in WW2

Miscellaneous
Engagements (6)
Medals (9)
Award
Krigsmedaljen
Date of award
9/4/1942
Justification
Med tre stjerner. Ble tildelt første Krigsmedaljen ved kongelig resolusjon 4. september 1942 da han hadde "fortjenstfullt deltatt i krigen for Norge".
Krigsmedaljen (illustrasjon)Copyright: Nordsjøfartmuseet i Telavåg
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Award
Deltagermedaljen 9. april 1940 - 8. mai 1945 med og uten rosett
Date of award
Unknown
Justification
Med rosett
Deltagermedaljen 9. april 1940 - 8. mai 1945 uten rosett - avers (illustrasjon)
Copyright: Håvard Madsbakken, Forsvarets museer
Image 1 of 4
Award
Haakon VIIs 70-årsmedalje
Date of award
4/6/1943
Haakon VIIs 70-årsmedalje - avers (illustrasjon)
Copyright: Håvard Madsbakken, Forsvarets museer
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Award
The 1939-1945 Star
Date of award
Unknown
The 1939-1945 Star (illustrasjon)Copyright: Nordsjøfartmuseet i Telavåg
Award
The Arctic Star
Date of award
2014
The Arctic Star (illustrasjon)Copyright: Sigmund Mongstad Hope
Award
The Atlantic Star
Date of award
Unknown
Justification
Med spenne
The Atlantic Star (illustrasjon)Copyright: Nordsjøfartmuseet i Telavåg
Award
The Defence Medal
Date of award
Unknown
The Defence Medal (illustrasjon)Copyright: Derek M. Schei
Image 1 of 2
Award
The France and Germany Star
Date of award
Unknown
The France and Germany Star (illustrasjon)Copyright: Bruker Kvart på Samlerforumet.net
Image 1 of 2
Award
War Medal 1939-1945
Date of award
Unknown
War Medal 1939-1945 (illustrasjon)Copyright: Derek M. Schei
Image 1 of 2
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
Images (5)
Documents (3)