Karl Gustaf Brandberg

Lieutenant General Karl Gustaf Brandberg (13 September 1905 – 19 September 1997) was a senior Swedish Army officer. He served as Commanding General of the VII Military District (1963–1966) and Gotland Military Command (1966–1968) and as Chief of Home Guard (1968–1971).

Early life Brandberg was born on 13 September 1905 in Tryde Parish, Tomelilla Municipality, Sweden, the son of Sven Brandberg, an engineer, and Emma (née Andrén). He became a volunteer in Svea Life Guards at the age of 17 and thus began an unusual career "the long way" from non-commissioned officer to lieutenant general. He attended the Swedish Army Non-Commissioned Officer School and at the same time studied for studentexamen, which he passed in 1929.

Career Brandberg attended the Military Academy Karlberg and graduated in 1931. He was commissioned as an officer the same year and was assigned to South Scania Infantry Regiment as a second lieutenant. Brandberg was promoted to lieutenant in 1935 and to captain in 1941. Brandberg was then the Chief of Home Guard from 1 October 1968 to 30 September 1971. Brandberg retired from active service in 1971 and was promoted to lieutenant general.

Death Brandberg died on 19 September 1997 in Solna Municipality.

Dates of rank 1931 – Second lieutenant 1935 – Lieutenant 1941 – Captain 1949 – Major 1954 – Lieutenant colonel 1955 – Colonel 1963 – Major general 1971 – Lieutenant general

Awards and decorations

Swedish Red Cross Medal of Merit, 5th size (31 January 1972)

Honours Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences (1957)