The Norwegian War Medal was instituted by King Haakon VII of Norway by Royal Decree on 23 May 1941 with the addition of the Royal Decree of 13 November 1942. It may be awarded to Norwegian and foreign members of the military who in a meritorious way have participated in the Second World War for Norway. The War Medal may also awarded posthumously to all Norwegians and foreigners who fought in the Norwegian forces and merchant marine and fell for the Norwegian Resistance.
The distribution ceased in 1951, but in 1979 it was determined by Royal decree that this medal was to be awarded Norwegian and foreign seamen who served on Norwegian Shipping and Trade Mission (Nortraship) vessels during World War II for 18 months, or on board Royal Norwegian Navy vessels.
The criteria was again changed in 2012. The medal can be awarded to Norwegians who have served meritously during war, for Norway. It has been awarded for war against ISIL.
SURNAME
Eskeland
FORENAME
Sigurd
UNIT
SN Section SOE
RANK
Lieutenant
NUMBER
AWARD
War Cross with sword,War Medal,Deltakermedalijen
PLACE
Norway 1943
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
died - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Granlund
FORENAME
Sverre
UNIT
SN Section SOE
RANK
Corporal
NUMBER
AWARD
Distinguished Conduct Medal,Military Medal,etc
PLACE
Norway 1942-43
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
died - see Roll of Honour
All awards
War Medal with star (Op.Leka 9.1.1942)
War Cross with sword...
SURNAME
Tallaksen
FORENAME
Johan Edvard
UNIT
SN Section SOE
RANK
Second Lieutenant
NUMBER
AWARD
War Cross with sword,War Medal,Military Cross and bar (GB)
PLACE
Norway 1943-44
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
died - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Stenersen
FORENAME
Tor Greiner
UNIT
SN Section SOE
RANK
Lieutenant
NUMBER
AWARD
War Cross with sword,War Medal
PLACE
Norway
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
died - see Roll of Honour
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