Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Norwegian Independent Company 1, S Section, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government

Awarded on:

1946

Citation:
"The following soldiers of the Norwegian Army have been awarded Commendation Certificates on a recommendation from General Gubbins:
Sergeant Leif Bjørn Tofte
Sergeant Nils Uhlin Hansen
Sergeant Sigurd Haugen
Sergeant Johnny Pevik

These four members of the Norwegian Armed Forces worked in conjunction with S.O.E. during the war in every sort of activity connected with sabotage, wireless operating, courier services, the rescue and protection of agents, and did all in their power to harass the German forces of occupation and assist the Allied Cause. All four lost their lives, the first three named were killed in action while PEVIK was tortured and hanged by the Gestapo. It is recommended that these four men to be each awarded a Certificate of Commendation (Posthumous)."