Boy Rist
Boy Rist | |
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| Born | 1 January 1912 Gravdal, Norway |
| Died | 16 November 1972 (aged 60) Lanzarote, Spain |
| Allegiance | Norway |
| Service years | 1939-1972 |
| Rank | kommandørkaptein (commander) |
| Unit | Norwegian resistance movement Norwegian Independent Company 1 SOE |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | War Cross with sword Norwegian War Medal |
| Other work | Mayor, General Manager Ship Yard |
Boy Roald Rist (1 January 1912 – 16 November 1972) was a member of the Norwegian resistance movement during the German occupation of Norway in World War II. He was a naval officer, and a member Norwegian Independent Company 1 a part of Special Operations Executive (SOE). He was awarded the War Cross with sword, Norway's highest award.