Eirik Kristoffersen
Norwegian general (born 1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eirik Johan Kristoffersen (born 3 April 1969) is a Norwegian Army General who serves as the head of the Norwegian Armed Forces. He is a former Chief of the Norwegian Army and Norwegian Home Guard, and Chief of the Armed Forces' Special Command (FSK).[1] Kristoffersen is the first Norwegian Chief of Defence since World War II with battle experience. He was awarded the War Cross with Sword in 2011 for his service in Afghanistan.[2]
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Born | (1969-04-03) 3 April 1969 (age 55) Bjerkvik, Norway |
Allegiance | Norway |
Service/ | Norwegian Army |
Years of service | 1988–present |
Rank | General |
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Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom ISAF UNIFIL |
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Spouse(s) | Linn-Therece Johansen Kristoffersen |
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