Hans Storhaug

Hans "Kyllingen" Storhaug, MM, DSM (23 May 1915 – 8 June 1995) was a Norwegian resistance member during World War II, especially noted for his role in the heavy water sabotage 1942–1943, and for his participation in the SOE operation Grebe and Grebe Red in Østerdalen 1943–1945.

Personal life Storhaug was born in Rena, a son of Ludvig Storhaug and Emilie Røed. He was a brother-in-law of singer and songwriter Alf Prøysen, who married his sister Else Storhaug in 1948.

World War II Following the German invasion of Norway in April 1940 Storhaug participated in the defence of Norway as a soldier. He fought against the Germans in Solør on 18 April, and later took part in skirmishes at Dovre. In December 1940 he traveled from Ålesund to Scotland, where he joined the Norwegian Independent Company 1 . He took part in Operation Anklet, the Commando raid on Reine on 26 December 1941. After joining the preparatory Grouse team, the combined group succeeded in the destruction of heavy water equipment and stock at Vemork in February 1943.

Legacy Storhaug participated in the 1948 film Kampen om tungtvannet, where he played himself. In the 2015 television series The Heavy Water War, Endre Ellefsen played the character "Hans Storhaug".

Honors

- St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch - Haakon VIIs 70th Anniversary Medal - Distinguished Service Medal - Military Medal - Legion of Honor - Medal of Freedom