Elisabeth Sveri

Haldis Elisabeth Arentz Sveri (21 October 1927 – 30 January 2018) was a Norwegian military officer. She was known for being a pioneer among Norwegian women in the military.

Despite her young age, Sveri was a member of Milorg during World War II. In 1946, she started a regular military career as platoon leader in Kvinnekompaniet. She was later in Hærens Samband. From 1959 to 1987 she served as inspector of women in the Norwegian Army. In 1982, she reached the rank of lieutenant colonel, and became the first female senior official in the Norwegian military.

Sveri was also an advisor to Queen Sonja from 1980 to 1987. From 1961 to 1987 the represented the Norwegian Army in the Committee on Women in the NATO Forces. and has been a member of Akershus county council. She has been decorated with the National Service Medal, Forsvarsmedaljen, Forsvarsmedaljen med laurbærgren