That is really interesting. I have a friend who has told me of many times his grandpa ran people to Sweden to escape the Germans. Plus, I usually fish off the end of my peninsula, from a German bunker!
My mom is not exactly sure why her father had to hide as he and grandma were fairly tight-lipped about it plus now they are both dead. Could be anything from hostage taking, to impressed labor, to active political or guerrilla opposition. We don't know if he participated in the Hjemmefronten (Milorg) though it certainly would be great to know from a family history standpoint.
Well, it's finished. I attempted to purchase the Brass Plates with all my worldly goods. The seller accepted my payment but did not ship the plates. I am very mad about this, I hope is ebay rating takes a major hit. I am livid. I think I am going to see if I can find him, maybe talk to him. I don't know, but I need those plates.