12 October 1990 (1990-10-13) (aged 84) Bergen, Norway
Allegiance
Norway
Rank
Kapteinløytnant (Lieutenant Commander (N))
Unit
Shetland bus
Commands held
MV Arthur MV Bergholm SC Vigra Other small vessels
Battles/wars
World War II
Awards
War Cross with two Swords
St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch
Norwegian War Medal with three stars
Participation (in World War II) Medal
King Haakon VII's 70th anniversary Medal
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Distinguished Service Medal and Bar
Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Order
Participation in the Winter War Medal
Medal of Freedom (US)
Spouse(s)
Anna Justad
Leif Andreas Larsen DSO, DSC, CGM, DSM and Bar (9 January 1906 – 12 October 1990), popularly known as "Shetlands Larsen", was a highly decorated Norwegian sailor. He was arguably the most famous of the men who operated the Shetland bus escape route during the war.
He participated as a volunteer on the Finnish side during the Winter War and was a soldier in the defence of Norway following the German invasion at Kongsvinger Fortress. He had excellent leadership skills; one of the British officers at the Shetland base, David Howarth, described him as "one of the most remarkable personalities of the entire Second World War".[1] Larsen preferred to downplay his own role and instead named his crew as the reason for his achievements.
^Howarth, David (1951). The Shetland Bus. London: Nelson.
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