Inge Steensland (26 November 1923 – 18 September 2010) was a Norwegian resistance leader and shipping magnate. As a member of Kompani Linge, he participated in several commando raids during the German occupation of Norway, and was also part of the Invasion of Normandy in June 1944.[1] For his efforts during the war, he was awarded the Norwegian War Cross with Sword, the highest ranking Norwegian gallantry decoration.[2] After the war he made a fortune through his share in the shipping company Solvang, as well as real estate investments.[1] In 2004, he received The King's Medal of Merit in silver, for his civilian work after the war.[1] He also received the Norwegian War Medal, Defence Medal 1940–1945 and the British Distinguished Service Cross.
References
edit- ^ a b c Fosse, Dag-Henrik (18 September 2010). "Inge Steensland er død". Stavanger Aftenblad (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 21 September 2010. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ "Inge Steensland er død". Aftenposten. Norsk Telegrambyrå. 18 September 2010. Archived from the original on 21 September 2010. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
External links
edit- Item reference HS 9/1410/8, wartime Special Operations Executive personnel file for Steensland, closed until 2024.
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