Martin Linge
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Martin Jensen Linge was a former Norwegian
actor who, in World War II
, became the commander of the Norwegian Independent Company 1
(NOR.I.C.1) , formed in March 1941 for operations on behalf of the Special Operations Executive
.
, Møre og Romsdal
County, Norway. In 1915 he graduated as 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 Theater
in Oslo in 1921 and appeared in both theater and films during the 1920s and 1930s.
Martin Linge was father of Jan Herman Linge
, an internationally renowned engineer and boat designer. He was also the grandfather of Norwegian novelist Espen Haavardsholm
, who wrote abount his grandfather in Martin Linge – min morfar. Familieroman med fotografier (Gyldendal norsk forlag. 1993).
), 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 the eradication of all settlement on the island to make room for the fortress.
Subsequently the unit he had led was named Kompani Linge in his honor. Linge Company was more formally as Lingekompaniet (The Linge Company) ('-et' being the definite article
suffix
), by Norwegians. He was awarded Norway's highest military decoration for gallantry, the War Cross with sword
.
program "Fakta på lørdag" on May 8, 2004. He was also portrayed by Norwegian actor Petter Næss
in the 2008-movie Max Manus
.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
actor who, in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, became the commander of the Norwegian Independent Company 1
Norwegian Independent Company 1
Norwegian Independent Company 1 was a British SOE group formed in March 1941 originally for the purpose of performing commando raids during the Occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany. It was organized under the leadership of Captain Martin Linge...
(NOR.I.C.1) , formed in March 1941 for operations on behalf of the Special Operations Executive
Special Operations Executive
The Special Operations Executive was a World War II organisation of the United Kingdom. It was officially formed by Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Minister of Economic Warfare Hugh Dalton on 22 July 1940, to conduct guerrilla warfare against the Axis powers and to instruct and aid local...
.
Biography
Martin Linge was born in NorddalNorddal
Norddal is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It covers the easternmost part of the Sunnmøre region along the border with Oppland county...
, Møre og Romsdal
Møre og Romsdal
is a county in the northernmost part of Western Norway. It borders the counties of Sør-Trøndelag, Oppland and Sogn og Fjordane. The county administration is located in Molde, while Ålesund is the largest city.-The name:...
County, Norway. In 1915 he graduated as a non-commissioned officer from the military school in Trondheim
Trondheim
Trondheim , historically, Nidaros and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. With a population of 173,486, it is the third most populous municipality and city in the country, although the fourth largest metropolitan area. It is the administrative centre of...
. He subsequently studied at the Trondheim Theatre (1917–1918). He debuted on the stage at the Central Theater
Central Theater
The Central Theater was built in Ely, Nevada in 1939. The Art Deco style cinema was built by Percy and Warren Hull after they were denied permission to expand the 1913 Capital Theater. Originally it was built as 725-seat theater. The Central is unusual in a town where most of the structures were...
in Oslo in 1921 and appeared in both theater and films during the 1920s and 1930s.
Martin Linge was father of Jan Herman Linge
Jan Herman Linge
Jan Herman Linge was a Norwegian engineer and boat designer. He was the son of Martin Linge, known for his war effort in Kompani Linge.-Early life and career:Linge was born in Oslo in 1922...
, an internationally renowned engineer and boat designer. He was also the grandfather of Norwegian novelist Espen Haavardsholm
Espen Haavardsholm
Espen Haavardsholm is a Norwegian novelist, lyricist, biographer and essayist. He made his literary debut in 1966 with the collection of short stories, Tidevann. He was one of the central writers in the modernist literary magazine Profil. He has written biographies on Martin Linge , Aksel...
, who wrote abount his grandfather in Martin Linge – min morfar. Familieroman med fotografier (Gyldendal norsk forlag. 1993).
Military career
Linge was killed during (Operation ArcheryOperation Archery
Operation Archery, also known as the Vaagso Raid, was a British Combined Operations raid during World War II against German positions on Vaagso Island , Norway, on 27 December 1941....
), a British Combined Operations raid at Måløy
Måløy
is a town and the administrative centre of the municipality of Vågsøy in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. Måløy is located on the southeastern side of the island of Vågsøy, about northeast of the village of Holvik and about south of Raudeberg. The Måløybrua connects the town to the village of...
against German military positions on Vågsøy Island. During the Occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany
Occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany
The occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany started with the German invasion of Norway on April 9, 1940, and ended on May 8, 1945, after the capitulation of German forces in Europe. Throughout this period, Norway was continuously occupied by the Wehrmacht...
, Måløy was used as a German coastal fortress, which had led to the eradication of all settlement on the island to make room for the fortress.
Subsequently the unit he had led was named Kompani Linge in his honor. Linge Company was more formally as Lingekompaniet (The Linge Company) ('-et' being the definite article
Definite Article
Definite Article is the title of British comedian Eddie Izzard's 1996 performance released on VHS. It was recorded on different nights at the Shaftesbury Theatre...
suffix
Suffix
In linguistics, a suffix is an affix which is placed after the stem of a word. Common examples are case endings, which indicate the grammatical case of nouns or adjectives, and verb endings, which form the conjugation of verbs...
), by Norwegians. He was awarded Norway's highest military decoration for gallantry, the War Cross with sword
War Cross with sword
The War Cross with Sword is the highest ranking Norwegian gallantry decoration. It is awarded for extraordinary brave actions or extraordinary leadership during combat. A recipient deemed worthy of additional citations will receive up to an additional two swords on the medal ribbon in addition to...
.
Filmography
- 1939 - Gjest Baardsen – Fisherman
- 1938 - Bør Børson Jr. – Nils Bækken
- 1938 - Det drønner gjennom dalenDet drønner gjennom dalenDet drønner gjennom dalen is a 1938 Norwegian drama film written and directed by Olav Dalgard, starring Tryggve Larssen and Ragnhild Hald. It follows the trials and tribulations of contemporary lumberjacks.-External links:...
– Policeman (Lensmannsbetjent) - 1935 - Samhold må til – Warden
- 1926 - Vägarnas kung – Ola, a farm boy
Legacy
He is portrayed in a documentary by XpoMedia Ltd/FRM entitled Martin Linge - skuespiller og legende by directors Mary Ann Myrvang and Runar Skjong which appeared on the NRK1NRK1
NRK1 is the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's main television channel. Test broadcasts started on 12 January 1954, regular test broadcasts started on 13 April 1958 and regular broadcasts started in 20 August 1960. It is Norway's oldest and largest television channel...
program "Fakta på lørdag" on May 8, 2004. He was also portrayed by Norwegian actor Petter Næss
Petter Næss
Petter Næss is a Norwegian actor and film director. His first film as a director was the comedy Absolute Hangover in 1999...
in the 2008-movie Max Manus
Max Manus (film)
Max Manus is a Norwegian 2008 biographic war film based on the real events of the life of resistance fighter Max Manus . The story follows Manus from the Winter War against the Soviet Union, through the outbreak of World War II and the German occupation of Norway until peacetime in 1945...
.
Streets named in his honour
- Kaptein Linges vei, ÅlesundÅlesundis a town and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the traditional district of Sunnmøre, and the center of the Ålesund Region. It is a sea port, and is noted for its unique concentration of Art Nouveau architecture....
- Kaptein Linges vei, StavangerStavangerStavanger is a city and municipality in the county of Rogaland, Norway.Stavanger municipality has a population of 126,469. There are 197,852 people living in the Stavanger conurbation, making Stavanger the fourth largest city, but the third largest urban area, in Norway...
- Martin Linges vei, SnarøyaSnarøyaSnarøya is a populated peninsula in the inner Oslofjord in Norway. A suburb of Oslo, administratively and geographically it belongs to Bærum municipality in Akershus county. It is located south of the districts Lysaker, Lagåsen and Fornebu, and has 2,940 inhabitants.-History:Its name is derived...
- Martin Linges vei, OsloOsloOslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
- Martin Linges vei, StrømmenStrømmenStrømmen is a town in Skedsmo, Akershus, Norway. It is about twenty kilometers east of Oslo, and considered part of Greater Oslo. It has around 8,000 residents....
- Martin Linges veg, MossMossMosses are small, soft plants that are typically 1–10 cm tall, though some species are much larger. They commonly grow close together in clumps or mats in damp or shady locations. They do not have flowers or seeds, and their simple leaves cover the thin wiry stems...
- Martin Linges veg, HeimdalHeimdalHeimdal is the southernmost borough in Trondheim, Norway named after the god Heimdall in Norse mythology. The area has been continuously inhabited since at least the Iron Age, and is rich in archaeological sites....
Other sources
- Ford, Ken (2011) Operation Archery - The Commandos and the Vaagso Raid 1942 (Osprey Publishing) ISBN 978-1849083720
- Devins, Joseph H., Jr. (1983) The Vaagso Raid (Bantam Books) ISBN 978-0553233100