Nationality Norwegian Died 17 June 2016 | Occupation Army officer | |
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Born 14 February 1916 ( 1916-02-14 ) Stjørdal, Norway | ||
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Reidar Kvaal MC (14 February 1916 – 17 June 2016) was a Norwegian military officer.
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- Kampene i bagn m te med veteran reidar kvaal
- Reidar kvaal hjermann noruega seminario internacional hacia un estado garante de derechos
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He was born in Stjørdal to farmer Ottar Kvaal and Guri Gjære.
During World War II he was a member of Kompani Linge. He led Operation Lapwing, a group of commandos who were paradropped in the mountains of Haltdalen in 1943 and operated within occupied territory.
He was decorated with the St. Olav's Medal with Oak Branch and the British Military Cross. He ended his military career as Lieutenant General in the Norwegian Army. He was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 1972.
Reidar kvaal hjermann noruega seminario internacional hacia un estado garante de derechos
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