Max Manus
Norwegian resistance member, 1914–1996 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the film, see Max Manus: Man of War.
Maximo Guillermo Manus DSO, MC & Bar (9 December 1914 – 20 September 1996) was a Norwegian resistance fighter during World War II, specialising in sabotage in occupied Norway. After the war he wrote several books about his adventures and started the successful office supply company Max Manus AS.
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Born | (1914-12-09)9 December 1914 Bergen, Norway |
Died | 20 September 1996(1996-09-20) (aged 81) Bærum, Norway |
Allegiance | Norway |
Years of service | 1940–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Norwegian resistance movement Norwegian Independent Company 1 PWE SOE |
Battles/wars | Winter War World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross and Bar Medal of Freedom with silver palm Defence Medal War Cross with two swords Winter War Participation Medal Various American/Polish/Italian awards |
Spouse(s) | |
Relations | Johan Magnussen Juan Manus (father), Gerda Kiørup (mother), Pia Manus (sister) |
Other work | Shop assistant, sailor, author, businessman and personal protection officer |
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