Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Honored Allies Wednesday: Boy R. Rist (Norway)

 
 
"Rist was a member of the Norwegian resistance movement during the German occupation of Norway in World War II.  He was an naval officer, and a member Norwegian Independent Company 1 a part of Special Operations Executive (SOE) and would be awarded the War Cross with Sword for his outstanding efforts during the execution of special missions, as Leader for Polar Bear 1, Narvik."

Another honored ally,
Brian

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