Borge Josef Svendsen

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

October 17, 1912

Parents

Johan og Borghild Svendsen

Gender

Male

Nationality

Norway

Birthplace

Brunlanes, Stavern

Place of living

Stavern

County

Vestfold

Service

Norsk handelsflåte i nøytral fart 1939-1940

Uteflåten 1940-1945

Enlistment district

Vestfold

Rank

Byssegutt

Lettmatros

Matros

Arbeider - Hvalfangst

Other

• Participant in WW2
• Whaling expedition 1939-1940

• Miscellaneous

  Ex gratia-arkivet:

  Registernummer under krigen: 26171 London, 5089 NY.

  Participated in the following historical events 1939-1945:

  • Invasjonen i Normandie (Operasjon Neptun, juni 1944)*
    Påmønstret D/S Torfinn Jarl som Matros

  Sources

  RA/S-3545/G/Gg

• Engagements (8)
• Medals (2)