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Murray Rystead

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Good morning,

I've done a bunch of research for this particular topic and have almost next to no success getting a satisfactory answer.
I even asked Chat GPT and i feel the information given needs to be taken with a grain of salt, hence why i'm coming on here to ask.

Would soldiers that served in the Norwegian Army between 1899-1905 be given any awards, medals, honors for their service?

As many already know I've asked alot about my great grandpa Olav Knutsson Rysstad (1877-1924)

I was kindly given one of his service records by archives i believe. It mentioned his service # and recorded the time he served and where he was from.
We know her was part of the Kristiansandske Infantry Brigade and also that he was a Private.

Did soldiers at this time in Norway's history get awarded for serving?
I have also read some soldiers got recognition for certain skills as well like marksmanship, etc.

If this was in fact a thing, where can this information be found?
However, if nothing like a service badge or medals were awarded in this era, then that closes that door.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time!

 

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Norway declared independence from Sweden in 1905 and sent troops

 

to the border in case of war

 

 

maybe that is what you are looking for , or I could be dead wrong

about the years

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There is a chance my grandpa probably was done his term around 1905. I think he shifted over to politics in the small village of Rysstad.
That's very interesting about the independence from Sweden.

I think i was thinking more prior to that since my great grandpa was serving at that time.

Great feedback! I will look into the Norwegian Armed Forces Museum. Thanks

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