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Max Manus

Norwegian resistance fighter during the Second World War, author and business manager (1914-1996) · Norway · On the map · Writers · Died at 81

Maximo Guillermo Manus DSO, MC & Bar 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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Awards

Military Cross
Distinguished Service Order
Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal
Defence Medal 1940-1945
War Cross with double swords
Memorial medal of the Winter War
Medal of Freedom
H. M. The King's Commemorative Medal

About this person

Country
Norway
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1996 · aged 81

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