Bjørn Christophersen
Bjørn Christophersen (31 December 1900 – 27 June 1985) was a Norwegian military officer. He was born in Skedsmo. He headed the Norwegian Army Command Germany from 1952 to 1953. He was promoted to Lieutenant General in 1956, and served as head of the Norwegian Army from 1956 to 1961. He was decorated Commander with star of the Order of St. Olav in 1958, the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland and of the Order of the Sword.[1][2]
References
- ^ Helle, Knut (ed.). "Bjørn Christophersen". Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Bjørn Olavssøn Christophersen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
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