Birger Eriksen
Military Person
1875 – 1958
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Who was Birger Eriksen?
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. He gained lasting recognition for ordering the fortress under his command to open fire on the vanguard forces of Operation Weserübung and sinking the 14,000 ton heavy cruiser Blücher.
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- Born
- Nov 17, 1875
Flakstad - Also known as
- Birger Kristian Eriksen
- Nationality
- Norway
- Died
- Jul 16, 1958
Oslo - Resting place
- Vår Frelsers gravlund
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on July 23, 2013
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