Edvin B. Wabakken

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

June 2, 1917

Date of death

July 16, 1998

Parents

Emma Wabakken, Nevlunghavn pr. Larvik

Gender

Male

Nationality

Norway

Place of living

Nevlunghavn, Brunlanes

County

Vestfold

Service

Norsk handelsflåte i nøytral fart 1939-1940

Uteflåten 1940-1945

Norsk marine 1940-1945

Rank

Matros

U. d. m. (San)

Other

Participant in WW2
Whaling expedition 1939-1940

Miscellaneous
Engagements (3)
Medals (2)
Award
Krigsmedaljen
Date of award
2/5/1943
Justification
"- for å ha vist stor dyktighet og utholdenhet ved redning av menneskeliv etter han var blitt senket med korvetten MONTBRETIA natten mellom 19. og 20. november 1942.-"
Krigsmedaljen (illustrasjon)Copyright: Nordsjøfartmuseet i Telavåg
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Award
Haakon VIIs 70-årsmedalje
Date of award
Unknown
Haakon VIIs 70-årsmedalje - 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