Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Deltakermedaljen
National D-Day Memorial
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. Deltakermedaljen Marker
Inscription.
Deltakermedaljen. National D-Day Memorial. Instituted on 19 September 1945, the Deltakermedaljen (Defense Participation Medal 1940-1945) was awarded to members of the Norwegian military and merchant marine as well as to eligible allies and civilians who participated in combat or certain defense operations affecting Norway from 9 April 1940 through 8 May 1945, the respective dates of the country's invasion and liberation. It was also awarded to those becoming combat casualties in course of same. The bronze medal's obverse reproduces the Arms of Norway with applicable dates; royal, state, and commercial banners appear on its reverse with the phrase Deltager I Kampen (Participant in the Battle) superimposed. Replicating Norway's colors, its red ribbon has a broad central stripe of white upon which there are two narrow stripes of blue. Those who served at home in the early days of the occupation then escaped the Nazis to continue their service abroad were entitled to attach a bronze rosette to the ribbon as shown above. With appropriate documentation, next of kin may claim the award of a deceased relative, including one killed in action.
Instituted on 19 September 1945, the Deltakermedaljen (Defense Participation Medal 1940-1945) was awarded to members of the Norwegian military and merchant marine as well as to eligible allies and civilians who participated in combat or certain defense operations affecting Norway from 9 April 1940 through 8 May 1945, the respective dates of the country's invasion and liberation. It was also awarded to those becoming combat casualties in course of same. The bronze medal's obverse reproduces the Arms of Norway with applicable dates; royal, state, and commercial banners appear on its reverse with the phrase Deltager I Kampen (Participant in the Battle) superimposed. Replicating Norway's colors, its red ribbon has a broad central stripe of white upon which there are two narrow stripes of blue. Those who served at home in the early days of the occupation then escaped the Nazis to continue their service abroad were entitled to attach a bronze rosette to the ribbon as shown above. With appropriate documentation, next of kin may claim the award of a deceased relative, including one killed in action.
Location. 37° 19.828′ N, 79° 32.135′ W. Memorial is in Bedford, Virginia, in Bedford County. It can be reached from Overlord Circle 0.4 miles west of Burks Hill Road. The Marker is located on the grounds of the National D-Day Memorial. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford VA 24523, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Southwest Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
Also see . . . 1. National D-Day Memorial. Encyclopedia Virginia (Submitted on February 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Defense Medal 1940 - 1945. (Submitted on February 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
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3. Deltakermedaljen
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
