Jens-Anton Poulsson | |
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Born | Tinn, Norway[1] | 27 October 1918
Died | 2 February 2010 | (aged 91)
Allegiance | Norway |
Service | Norwegian Army |
Years of service | 1940–1982 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Norwegian Independent Company 1 |
Commands | Danish–Norwegian battalion of UNEF His Majesty The King's Guard 3rd Infantry Regiment |
Battles / wars | Norwegian Campaign |
Awards | War Cross with sword Defence Medal with rosette Haakon VIIs 70th Anniversary Medal Distinguished Service Order |
Relations | Else Poulsson (sister) |
Jens-Anton Poulsson DSO, (27 October 1918 – 2 February 2010[2][3]) was a Norwegian military officer. During World War II he was a Norwegian resistance member, especially noted for his role in the heavy water sabotage 1942–1943. He continued his military career after the war, and was appointed colonel in 1968.