Fredrik Kayser
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Not to be confused with Fredrik A. Kayser.
Fredrik Thorbjørn Kayser, MM (25 May 1918 – 2 February 2009) was a Norwegian resistance member during World War II. He was especially noted for his role in the Norwegian heavy water sabotage, and has been referred to as "Western Norway's Gunnar Sønsteby".
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Fredrik Thorbjørn Kayser | |
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Born | (1918-05-25)25 May 1918 |
Died | 2 February 2009(2009-02-02) (aged 90) |
Allegiance | Norway |
Service/ | Norwegian Army |
Years of service | 1937–1938, 1940–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Norwegian Independent Company 1 (Norwegian: Kompani Linge) |
Battles/wars | Norwegian heavy water sabotage, World War II |
Awards | St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch (twice) Military Medal Légion d'honneur |
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