Inge Steensland Explained

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.

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  1. News: Inge Steensland er død. Fosse. Dag-Henrik. 18 September 2010. Stavanger Aftenblad. Norwegian. 22 September 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100921224651/http://www.aftenbladet.no/lokalt/1262544/Inge_Steensland_er_doed.html. 21 September 2010.
  2. News: Inge Steensland er død. 18 September 2010. Aftenposten. Norsk Telegrambyrå. 22 September 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100921081218/http://www.aftenposten.no/okonomi/innland/article3817341.ece. 21 September 2010.