Arne Dagfin Dahl
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This article is about the Norwegian Army officer. For the North Dakota politician, see Arne Dahl (politician).
Arne Dagfin Dahl (24 May 1894 – 26 October 1990)[3] was a Norwegian military officer most renowned as the commander of the Alta Battalion during the fighting at Narvik in Northern Norway in 1940.[3][4]
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Arne Dagfin Dahl | |
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Born | (1894-05-24)24 May 1894 Kristiania, Norway |
Died | 26 October 1990(1990-10-26) (aged 96) Oslo, Norway |
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Allegiance | Norway |
Service/ | Norwegian Army |
Years of service | 1912–1956 |
Rank | Generalmajor (Major General) |
Unit | 14th Infantry Regiment (1915-1916) |
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Battles/wars | Second World War: |
Awards | St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch[1] Defence Medal with Rosette[2] |
Spouse(s) |
Astri Thinn Christophersen
(m. 1921) |
Relations | Ragnvald Dahl (father) Anna Othilie Stablum (mother) Ørnulf Dahl (brother) |
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