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christine shakesby
New on board
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 19/09/2016 : 13:05:54
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| Hi I donot know if I am doing this right,but I would like to know if there is anyone who can help me .My father was a British Seaman and he sailed on the m/v ingria I know it was torpedeo 3 times the owner of the ship ,was Jacob Kjode A/S Bergen .He was on this ship in 1943 I have got some information but what I would like to know if the crew ,evergot Reconiside by the Norweian coverment also did they ever get any medals as it was dangerous in the convoy my Father name was Oldridge Atkinson I have just found some informationabout the convoy but I would like to know more about my fathers days if anyone can help me I would appericate it thankyou |
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Kċarto
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 19/09/2016 : 14:47:15
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M/S Ingria owned by Jacob Kjĝde was torpedoed by German submarine U 600 Feb. 24. 1943. No cargo, no dead, the crew on 37 were all saved by Corvette Rostnhorn and arrived at St. Johns on Sat. Feb. 27. Captain was Fredrik Ditlevsen, 1. mate Fredalf Halvorsen.
The maritime inquiries with three witnesses, the captain, 1. mate and 2. machinist was held Feb. 27. 1943, all in Norwegian.
The position where Ingria was torpedoed, see down page and zoom in link
Click on Torpedert and see the entire Maritime inquiry, only in Norwegian, sorry.
More info, includes the crew list, in English
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Edited by - Kċarto on 19/09/2016 17:22:42 |
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Kċarto
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 19/09/2016 : 16:29:29
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The Norwegian merchant fleet during WW2 was on ca 1000 ships. After two months Norway capitulated, and Hitler ordered every Norwegian ship to sail to a neutral port, but the sailors did not listen to that idiot and took service in the allied fleet. Every 10th sailor were killed by the German submarines. Some were torpedoed 3-4 times, but did not stop sailing. The cargo from USA consisted of gasoline, oil, food, ammunition, all kind of weapons etc. Most of the convoys went to England, but a large number of ships sailed to Russia with equipment the Russian army needed. US President and military leaders estimated the Norwegian merchant fleet to pose the same as one million soldiers.
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JaneC
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
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Posted - 19/09/2016 : 21:22:10
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Very interesting. Bravo for Norway!
Christine wonders if the crewmen of the M/S Ingria were recognized by the Norwegian government. Did they receive medals honoring their service in this dangerous work?
I don't see an answer to the question in the detailed story about the attack, and not sure where else to look. |
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 19/09/2016 : 23:00:47
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The Norwegian Government has made some Criterias / guidelines for awarding and presentation of the government's commemorative medal for gallantry during World War II:
- The commemorative medal can be awarded Norwegian and foreign military and civilian recognition for efforts during World War II.
- Norwegian and foreign military and merchant marine.
- Civilians; People who made an effort in the resistance movement, posture battle or during risky / harmful rescue work connection. accidents / damage due to acts of war.
- It's required that he helped in the fight against the Axis powers or support of civil society. Rescue work involving enemy forces or Norwegian collaborators can also be counted if, purely humanitarian considerations warrant it and you yourself have not participated in the enemy's side.
- Local authorities (municipalities) will be responsible for identifying citizens who according to the criteria should be awarded commemorative medal. Efforts must be confirmed by documentation, time witnesses or local knowledge.
- The municipality's recommendation shall be delivered into the county on behalf of the state determines the allocation.
- Ceremony will take place at ceremonies to be held by Norwegian authorities or where Norwegian authorities are represented and conducts ceremony. The Norwegian government is meant primarily the municipality (the mayor or district leader) or the foreign service (at ambassador or deputy). It is desirable that the defense is represented.
- Recipients of Norwegian or allied decorations effort against the Axis powers are automatically eligible recipients of the commemorative medal.
- The commemorative medal will be awarded participant personally. The medal is not awarded postmortem.
- Memory medal may not be worn on the uniform.
- Message with your name, address and date of birth of recipients and the effort they awarded medal, sent immediately after the ceremony at the Defense Ministry.
- Suggested recipients of commemorative medal can be enrolled consecutively and will be handed out at a suitable occasion.
- The commemorative medal is continued, initially until end of 2016.
Address:
Forsvarsdepartementet (Ministry of Defence)
FDV 2,
Postboks 8126 Dep,
0032 Oslo.
Questions about the medal or criteria; Tor Hernes: tor (.) hernes (@) fd (.) dep (.) no
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