About Halvor Hansson
Lived 1886 – 1956 (aged 70). Halvor Hansson was a Norwegian military officer.
Halvor Hansson (4 June 1886 – 1956) was a Norwegian military officer.
During the German occupation of Norway Hansson and Olaf Helset were given the task of performing military evaluation on behalf of Otto Ruge, who was then a prisoner-of-war. Their initiative is regarded as the startup of Milorg, the Norwegian military resistance organization. Hansson was arrested in January 1941. He was promoted Major General in 1945, and served as acting Chief of Defense of Norway in 1946.
His wife since 1915, Øyvor Hansson, turned out to be a Nasjonal Samling and Vidkun Quisling devotee; the couple were divorced.
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Who was Halvor Hansson?
Norwegian military officer (1886–1956)
When was Halvor Hansson born?
Halvor Hansson was born on 4 June 1886 in Oslo Municipality.
When did Halvor Hansson die?
Halvor Hansson died on 4 November 1956 in Oslo Municipality.
What was Halvor Hansson's occupation?
Halvor Hansson was a military officer.
What nationality was Halvor Hansson?
Halvor Hansson was Norwegian.
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