Margit Johnsen, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Margit Johnsen

Norwegian sailor in the merchant navy

Date of Birth: 31-Jan-1913

Date of Death: 20-Jul-1987

Profession: sailor

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Margit Johnsen

  • Margit Johnsen Godø, , nicknamed Malta-Margit, (31 January 1913 – 20 July 1987) was a Norwegian sailor in the merchant navy.
  • For her service on a merchant vessel in convoy to Malta in 1942 she was awarded the St.
  • Olav's Medal with Oak Branch and several other gallantry decorations.
  • Johnsen continued her work in the Norwegian merchant fleet until 1960.
  • Her story is told in maritime and wartime history as an example of Norwegian women's effort during World War II.

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