Olaf Anthony Danielson – Merchant Navy, S.S. Brinkburn
Cook Olaf Anthony Danielson – Merchant Navy, S.S. Brinkburn Early Life Olaf Anthony Danielson was born in 1919 in Swansea , the son of Trygve Marius Danielsen and Martha Rubina Figg , who had married in 1919 in Neath. Family 1921 Census The 1921 Census records the Danielson family living at 149 Rhyddings Terrace, Swansea . Olaf’s father, Trygve Marius Danielsen , aged 23 and born in Norway, was recorded as a Clerk , though unemployed at the time, having previously worked for Coal Shippers . His mother, Martha Rubina , aged 26 , was at home caring for their young son, Olaf Anthony , then aged 2 . Also present in the household was Kenneth George Figg , aged 12 , Olaf’s maternal uncle. The census reflects a young family with strong ties to both Swansea and Norway. Marriage In 1942 , Olaf married Olive Pritchard in Swansea. At the time of his service, their home address was 27 Gerald Street, Swansea , as recorded in the Merchant Seamen Deaths register. Service in ...
