king haakon vii liberty medal
KING HAAKON VII LIBERTY MEDAL
By Brian Lett
KING HAAKON VII LIBERTY MEDAL
King Haakon VII's Medal of Liberty (Norwegian: Haakon VIIs Frihetsmedalje) was established on 18 May 1945. The medal is awarded to Norwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel for significant service to Norway during World War II. This service need not have been in direct contact with the enemy.
King Haakon VII's Medal of Liberty (Norwegian: Haakon VIIs Frihetsmedalje) was established on 18 May 1945. The medal is awarded to Norwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel for significant service to Norway during World War II. This service need not have been in direct contact with the enemy.
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NORWAY Sjoberg, Birger Ewald Engson
SURNAME Sjoberg FORENAME Birger Ewald Engson UNIT SN Section SOE (Kompani Linge) RANK Captain NUMBER AWARD St Olav Medal with oakleaf,War Medal,King Haakon VII Liberty Medal PLACE Norway ADDITIONAL INFORMATION KIA - see Roll of Honour- John Robertson
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NORWAY Lynghaug, Johan
SURNAME Lynghaug FORENAME Johan UNIT SN Section SOE (Kompani Linge) RANK Lieutenant NUMBER AWARD War Medal with star,Haakon VII Liberty Medal PLACE Norway ADDITIONAL INFORMATION KIA - see Roll of Honour- John Robertson
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PARAS Pearson, Thomas Cecil Hook
SURNAME Pearson FORENAME Thomas Cecil Hook UNIT 1 Bn (Commanding Officer) RANK Lieutenant Colonel NUMBER 63639 AWARD King Haakon VII Liberty Cross (Norway) PLACE Norway 1945 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit Rifle Brigade born 1.7.1914 Queenstown,Ireland son of John Lewis...- John Robertson
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