Hans Aasnæs
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Hans Aasnæs, OBE (15 December 1902 – 4 July 1965) was a Norwegian army officer, Olympic sport shooter and World Champion. A lawyer by education, Aasnæs was a member of the Norwegian Army during the Second World War, fighting against Nazi Germany. After the war, he participated in numerous national and international shooting championships, including five Olympic Games, and won several World Championship medals.
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Born | (1902-12-15)15 December 1902 Sande Municipality in Vestfold, Norway |
Died | 4 July 1965(1965-07-04) (aged 62) Oslo, Norway |
Allegiance | Norway |
Service/ | Norwegian Army |
Years of service | 1923–1947 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 1st Division (1923–1930) Norwegian Brigade (1941–1945) |
Commands held | 2nd Battalion of the 10th Infantry Regiment (1940) |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal Order of the British Empire |
Spouse(s) | Eleanor Chambers Poulsson
(m. 1928; died 1933)Astrid With (m. 1936) |
Relations | Håkon Aasnæs (cousin) |
Other work | Lawyer, shooting champion |
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