21-915: Martin Jensen Linge , DSC (11 December 1894 – 27 December 1941) was a Norwegian actor who, in World War II , became the commander of the Norwegian Independent Company 1 (NOR.I.C.1) (pronounced as Norisen by the Norwegians), formed in March 1941 for operations on behalf of the Special Operations Executive . Martin Linge was born in Norddal, Møre og Romsdal County, Norway. In 1915 he graduated as
42-576: A makeshift airfield at Setnesmoen , he was wounded and evacuated by boat to Britain. He was the first wounded Norwegian soldier to arrive in Britain. Among exiled Norwegians, Linge along with Nordahl Grieg and Olav Rytter were the first to propose ideas for resistance against the German occupation. "Our land is perfect for secret resistance and guerrilla warfare" he declared in June 1940. In August 1940 he
63-907: A non-commissioned officer from the military school in Trondheim . He subsequently studied at the Trondheim Theatre (1917–1918). He debuted on the stage at the Central Theatre in Oslo in 1921 and appeared in both theatre and films during the 1920s and 1930s. Martin Linge was father of Jan Herman Linge , an engineer and boat designer. He was also the grandfather of Norwegian novelist Espen Haavardsholm , who wrote about his grandfather in Martin Linge – min morfar. Familieroman med fotografier (Gyldendal norsk forlag. 1993). Shortly after
84-535: Is portrayed by the Norwegian actor Petter Næss in the 2008 movie Max Manus . Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom) The Distinguished Service Cross ( DSC ) is a third-level military decoration awarded for gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea to officers; and, since 1993, ratings and other ranks of the British Armed Forces , Royal Fleet Auxiliary and
105-639: The British Merchant Navy have been eligible. The award was formerly also awarded to members of armed forces of other Commonwealth countries. The DSC is "awarded in recognition of an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea." Since 1979, it can be awarded posthumously. The award was originally created in 1901 as the Conspicuous Service Cross , for award to warrant and subordinate officers, including midshipmen , ineligible for
126-673: The Distinguished Service Order . It was renamed the Distinguished Service Cross in October 1914, eligibility being extended to all naval officers (commissioned and warrant) below the rank of lieutenant commander . From March 1915, foreign officers of equivalent rank in allied navies could receive honorary awards; in August 1916, bars were introduced to reward further acts of gallantry meriting
147-584: The German attack on Norway on 9 April 1940 he traveled to Åndalsnes to join his regiment. He had previously attained the rank of Lieutenant (in the reserve forces), and was also one of the first Norwegians to obtain a pilot's licence. When British troops landed at Åndalsnes from 17 April, Linge became liaison officer between the local regiment and the British. Åndalsnes (and other towns in Møre og Romsdal county)
168-642: The Medal for Gallantry . Only one person has ever been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross four times. Norman Eyre Morley served in the Royal Naval Reserve during World War I and World War II . He was awarded the DSC for the first time in 1919. He was awarded his second DSC in 1944. He was awarded the DSC a further two times in 1945. He gained an entry into the Guinness Book of Records as
189-667: The Royal Air Force serving with the Fleet could receive the DSC, and, from November 1942, so could those in the Army aboard defensively equipped merchant ships . Since the 1993 review of the honours system , as part of the drive to remove distinctions of rank in awards for bravery, the Distinguished Service Medal , formerly the third-level decoration for ratings, has been discontinued. The DSC now serves as
210-575: The US Navy for service in Korea . The above table includes awards to the Dominions : In all, 199 DSCs have gone to those serving with Canadian forces, with 34 first bars and five second bars. It was replaced in 1993 by the Medal of Military Valour . 182 were awarded to Australians, in addition to 13 first bars and three second bars. Last awarded to an Australian in 1972, it was replaced in 1991 by
231-548: The War Cross with sword . Martin Linge and his life are portrayed in the 1 hour documentary Martin Linge - skuespiller og legende (Martin Linge: Actor and Legend), which aired on NRK1 Fakta på Lørdag on 8 May 2004, produced by XpoMedia and Forsvarets Mediesenter (armed forces media center), directed by Mary Ann Myrvang and Runar Skjong , based on a concept, research, and script by Mary Ann Myrvang. Martin Linge
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#1732793282197252-576: The Cross, with a silver rosette worn on the ribbon when worn alone, to denote the award of each bar. During World War I , officers of the Merchant and Fishing Fleets had been awarded the DSC, and their eligibility was legally clarified by an order in council in 1931. World War II saw a number of changes. In December 1939, eligibility was extended to Naval Officers of the rank of Commander and Lieutenant-Commander . In April 1940, equivalent ranks in
273-744: The Whale (2005) and Hoppet ( The Jump , 2007). In 2008, Næss portrayed the war hero Martin Linge in the movie Max Manus . Since 1996, he has been employed as a director at Oslo Nye Teater and was, among other plays, responsible for the stage version of Elling and Kjell Bjarne . Næss' career started at the Fjernsynsteatret ( Television Theatre ) working as a production assistant. Throughout his career, Næss has worked in theater as well as film both directing and acting. He began as an actor in theater, film, and TV in 1982. In 1999, he debuted with his movie Absolutt blåmandag . Following
294-506: The comedy Absolutt blåmandag, released in 1999. Næss is known for his work directing two of the three films about Ingvar Ambjørnsen 's character, Elling, from Ingvar Ambjørnsen's "Elling" tetralogy: Elling (2001), which was nominated for the 74th Academy Awards foreign language film Oscar in 2002, and Elsk meg i morgen (Love Me Tomorrow, 2005). In addition, his directorial credits in Sweden include Bare Bea (2003), Mozart and
315-541: The eradication of all settlement on the island to make room for the fortress. Linge is buried at the Vestre gravlund (Western Cemetery) in Oslo. Subsequently, the unit he had led was named Kompani Linge in his honor. Linge Company was more formally known as Lingekompaniet ( The Linge Company ) ('-et' being the definite article suffix ), by Norwegians. He was awarded Norway's highest military decoration for gallantry,
336-453: The most decorated reserve naval officer. In 1919, the Distinguished Service Cross was awarded to the City of Dunkirk for the gallant behaviour of its citizens during World War I, and the Cross appears in the coat of arms of the city. Petter N%C3%A6ss Petter Næss (born 14 March 1960 in Oslo , Norway) is a Norwegian actor and film director . His first film as a director was
357-511: The post-nominal "DSC". The DSC is a plain silver cross with rounded ends, with a width of 43 millimetres (1.7 in) and with the following design: Since 1901 at least 6,658 Crosses and 603 bars have been awarded. The dates below reflect the relevant London Gazette entries: A number of honorary awards were made to members of allied foreign forces, including 151 for World War I, and 228 (with 12 first bars and 2 second bars) for World War II. Eight honorary awards were made in 1955 to members of
378-782: The success of the movie Elling , Petter Næss went on to work in Hollywood on several different projects. In 2005, he instructed Josh Hartnett , among others, in the American drama-comedy Mozart and the Whale . In 2007, he released the Norwegian comedy Tatt Av Kvinnen . In 2008, he played Kaptein Martin Linge in the movie Max Manus . Including his time as a director at Oslo Nye Teater, Næss has been involved with Centralteatret since 1996 as instructor and project manager. This biographical article related to film in Norway
399-564: The third-level award for gallantry at sea for all ranks, not to the standard required to receive the Victoria Cross or the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross . The DSC had also been awarded by Commonwealth countries; however, by the 1990s, most of these—including Canada , Australia , and New Zealand —were establishing their own honours systems and no longer recommended British honours. Recipients are entitled to
420-519: Was appointed as liaison officer to the War Office and soon began recruiting men and organizing what became Norwegian Independent Company 1. Linge was killed during Operation Archery , a British Combined Operations raid at Måløy against German military positions on Vågsøy Island . During the Occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany , Måløy was used as a German coastal fortress, which had led to
441-419: Was at this time still unoccupied territory and the only port with railway connections to East Norway and the campaign there. The King , the crown prince, the cabinet , Norway's gold and cash holdings , and finally Commander-in-chief of the Norwegian armed forces general Otto Ruge with staff, escaped through Åndalsnes. Trygve Lie in his memoirs recalls meeting Linge at Åndalsnes. During German air bombing of
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