Gunnar Sønsteby

Gunnar Fridtjof Thurmann Sønsteby DSO (11 January 1918 – 10 May 2012) was a member of the Norwegian resistance movement during the German occupation of Norway in World War II. Known by the nickname "Kjakan" ("The Chin") and as "Agent No. 24", he was the most highly decorated citizen in Norway, including being the only person to have been awarded the War Cross with three swords, Norway's highest military decoration.

"The Chin" redirects here. For other uses, see Chin (disambiguation).

Gunnar Fridtjof Thurmann Sønsteby
Nickname(s)Kjakan, No.24 among others
Born(1918-01-11)11 January 1918
Rjukan, Norway
Died10 May 2012(2012-05-10) (aged 94)
Oslo, Norway
AllegianceNorway
Years of service1940–1945
RankCaptain
Commands heldKompani Linge
Awards
  • Medal of St. Hallvard (2009)
  • Honorary member of the Student Society in Trondheim (2008)
  • Citizen of the Year in Oslo (2007)
  • Honorary student of Rjukan High School (2005)
  • Honorary citizen of Tinn (2002)
Other workAuthor, War information work
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