About Ørnulf Dahl
Lived 1900 – 1971 (aged 71). Ørnulf Dahl was a Norwegian military personnel.
Ragnvald Ørnulf Rolsdorph Dahl (15 February 1900 – 8 December 1971) was a Norwegian military officer. He was born in Hamar, and was a brother of Arne Dagfin Dahl. He served at the Norwegian Legation in Finland in 1940, at the Norwegian Legation in Stockholm from 1940 to 1944, and at the Norwegian High Command in London from 1944 to 1945. As Colonel he headed Brigade 481 of the Independent Norwegian Brigade Group in Germany in 1948. He was promoted Major General in 1955, and head of the 1st Division. From 1956 Commander of the Allied Landforces Norway. From 1961 to 1968 he was commander of Akershus Fortress. He was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 1965.
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Who was Ørnulf Dahl?
Norwegian general
When was Ørnulf Dahl born?
Ørnulf Dahl was born on 15 February 1900 in Hamar, Hamar Municipality.
When did Ørnulf Dahl die?
Ørnulf Dahl died on 8 December 1971 in Oslo.
What was Ørnulf Dahl's occupation?
Ørnulf Dahl was a military personnel.
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Ørnulf Dahl was Norwegian.
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