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Bjarne Øen

1898 – 1994

Norwegian general

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Lived 1898 – 1994 (aged 95). Bjarne Øen was a Norwegian military officer and aircraft pilot.

Bjarne Øen (6 November 1898 – 20 September 1994) was a Norwegian pilot, military officer and Lieutenant General of the Royal Norwegian Air Force. During World War II he played a central role in building up the Royal Norwegian Air Force in Canada and the United Kingdom. He served as Chief of Defence of Norway from 1957 to 1963.

Biography Adolf Bjarne Øen was born in Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway. He was the son of Ole O. Øen (1860–1927) and Marie Eline Stuve (1873–1964). From 1923 to 1924, he was a student at Hæren Flight School, where he continued as an instructor until 1925. At the time of the start of World War II, Captain Øen was the airport manager of the newly opened Fornebu Airport outside Oslo.

Honors In 1929, Øen received the King's Medal of Merit (Kongens fortjenstmedalje) in gold. In 1947 he was awarded the title of Commander with Star of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav, for his war contributions. Among foreign awards, he also received the American Legion of Merit, the French Légion d'honneur and was made an Honorary Commanders of the Order of the British Empire. He died during 1994 and was buried at Vestre gravlund in Oslo.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Norwegian Military Academy
Positions held
Chief of Defence of Norway, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Legion of Honour; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; King's Medal of Merit in Gold
Also known as
Adolf Bjarne Øen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bjarne Øen?

Norwegian general (1898–1994)

When was Bjarne Øen born?

Bjarne Øen was born on 6 November 1898 in Oslo, Oslo Municipality.

When did Bjarne Øen die?

Bjarne Øen died on 20 September 1994 in Oslo.

What was Bjarne Øen's occupation?

Bjarne Øen was a military officer and aircraft pilot.

What nationality was Bjarne Øen?

Bjarne Øen was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bjarne Øen

· Wikidata: Q4570107

· DBpedia: Bjarne Øen

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