Gunnar Sønsteby, Norways most decorated man. 1918-2012

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Gunnar Sønsteby, Norways most decorated man. 1918-2012

05-10-2012, 11:44 AM

Today Norway lost one of it's biggest heroes from WWII, Gunnar Sønsteby.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunnar_S%C3%B8nsteby

For those of you who have watched the excellent film Max Manus, he will be familiar to you

Collecting German award documents, other paperwork and photos relating to Norway and Finland.
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05-10-2012, 12:11 PM

A remarkable man. R.I.P.

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Douglas Jr.

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05-10-2012, 12:21 PM

A true hero. Rest in Peace.
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