About Kristian Fougner
Lived 1919 – 2012 (aged 93). Kristian Fougner was a Norwegian resistance fighter and engineer.
Kristian Fougner, (21 April 1919 – 30 August 2012) was a Norwegian engineer and resistance member.
Fougner was born in Halden to Bjørn Fougner and Ragnhild Klaveness. He graduated from the Norwegian Institute of Technology in 1946.
While a student in Trondheim during the German occupation of Norway, Fougner took part in resistance activities for the intelligence organization XU, and for the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). He operated the SIS wireless station Leporis from 1942 to 1943.
For his war contributions, he was decorated with the Norwegian War Cross with Sword, and the British Distinguished Service Cross.
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Who was Kristian Fougner?
Norwegian resistance fighter
When was Kristian Fougner born?
Kristian Fougner was born on 21 April 1919 in Halden.
When did Kristian Fougner die?
Kristian Fougner died on 30 August 2012 in Oslo.
What was Kristian Fougner's occupation?
Kristian Fougner was a resistance fighter and engineer.
What nationality was Kristian Fougner?
Kristian Fougner was Norwegian.
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