TOLLEFSEN, Oskar
19 September 1913 – 13 January 2004
Origin Drammen, Norway
Accompanying Family Nil
First settled in Ardross, WA
Original Occupation 1) Merchant Seaman 2) Physiotherapist
Occupation in Australia 1)Physiotherapist
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Departure Port Oslo
Arrival Year 1950
Fremantle
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Aged 16 joined merchant D/S MARPESIA. Served: Belgian Army Dunkerque. Antwerp: Arrested by Gestapo and imprisoned in Buchen. Escaped, joined RN. 1944 transferred M/S FERNBANK Free Norwegian Forces. Became physiotherapist. En-route to the USA married RAAF widow. Opened Fremantle physiotherapy practice, then Government backdated Legislation and enforced closure. Years of long struggles enabled physio reemployment at Sunset Hospital.
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Hi. I would like some more information about Oskar if that is possible. I cant read the intire post and i dont know why. If anyone have something they can share with me i would be appreciated it.
-Stine Kristensen, Drammen
Contact: Stinekri2@hotmail.com
Fri 24 Oct 2014
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