Inge Steensland, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Norwegian resistance member and businessman
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About Inge Steensland
- 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.
- For his efforts during the war, he was awarded the Norwegian War Cross with Sword, the highest ranking Norwegian gallantry decoration.
- After the war he made a fortune through his share in the shipping company Solvang, as well as real estate investments.
- In 2004, he received The King's Medal of Merit in silver, for his civilian work after the war.
- He also received the Norwegian War Medal, Defence Medal 1940–1945 and the British Distinguished Service Cross.
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