Norman Lind

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Norman Lind (1920/1921 – 23 October 1985) was a British-Norwegian military officer and consul.

He was born in

British involvement in the Norwegian campaign.[1] Lind was a member of the central staff of Operation Sunshine, along with leader Leif Tronstad and Gunnar Syverstad.[2] Sunshine came to be identical with the Milorg District 16 (D-16). The headquarters was established at a small mountain cabin in Skriubotn on the Hardangervidda, west for Møsvatn. This cabin had been built by Einar Skinnarland, who also joined the staff as wireline operator for radio communication with England.[3] Lind also served as a weapons instructor for Milorg's District 16.[4]

He was decorated with the

landmine when landing.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Norman Lind (obituary)". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). 25 October 1985. p. 13.
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  4. ^ Poulsson, Jens-Anton (28 October 1985). "Norman Lind (obituary)". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). p. 11.
  5. ^ "Norsk konsul drept av landmine". Aftenposten Aften (in Norwegian). 24 October 1985. p. 20.