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Christian Roy Kaldager

1908 – 2005

Norwegian general

Aircraft pilot Major general
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Lived 1908 – 2005 (aged 97). Christian Roy Kaldager was a Norwegian aircraft pilot and major general.

Christian Roy Kaldager (18 March 1908 – 23 June 2005) was a Royal Norwegian Air Force major general born in Baltimore, Maryland.

Kaldager graduated from the Norwegian Naval Academy in 1931 and from the Royal Norwegian Navy Air Academy in 1932. From 1936 to 1941, he was a captain in the merchant fleet. from 1942 he participated in the Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service of World War II as the leader of 330 Squadron.

Kaldager was promoted to colonel in 1953 and major general in 1960. He was inspector-general of the Royal Norwegian Air Force from 1957, and in 1962 he became the leader of the United Nations air force in The Congo. He was the acting chief of staff of the Norwegian High Command from 1964 to 1968, commander of Akershus Fortress from 1968 to 1973 and the director of the Norwegian Defence Education Command from 1969 to 1970.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Royal Norwegian Naval Academy
Employers
United Nations, Royal Norwegian Air Force, Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service
Awards
Defence Medal 1940–1945; War Medal; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal; King Haakon VII's 100th anniversary medal; Order of the Falcon; Royal Order of the Sword; Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; 1939–45 Star; Atlantic Star

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christian Roy Kaldager?

Norwegian general

When was Christian Roy Kaldager born?

Christian Roy Kaldager was born on 18 March 1908 in Baltimore.

When did Christian Roy Kaldager die?

Christian Roy Kaldager died on 23 June 2005.

What was Christian Roy Kaldager's occupation?

Christian Roy Kaldager was an aircraft pilot and major general.

What nationality was Christian Roy Kaldager?

Christian Roy Kaldager was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christian Roy Kaldager

· Wikidata: Q504935

· DBpedia: Christian Roy Kaldager

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