Birger Eriksen
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 67 years ago |
| Date of birth | November 17,1875 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | Flakstad Municipality |
| Date of died | July 16,1958 |
| Died | Oslo |
| Spouse | Christiane Sæhlie |
| Parents | Caspar Edvard Eriksen |
| Jensine Petrine Arentzen | |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| Battle of Drøbak Sound | |
| Job | Army officer |
| Awards | War Cross |
| Croix de Guerre | |
| Legion of Honour | |
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| ID | 1439807 |
Birger Eriksen Life story
Birger Kristian Eriksen was a Norwegian officer who was instrumental in stopping the first wave of Gruppe 5 of the German invasion force outside Oslo. Eriksen was the commander of Oscarsborg Fortress when Nazi Germany attacked Norway in the early hours of 9 April 1940.