Ole Imerslun Reistad | |
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![]() Reistad as an oberstløytnant | |
Born | 26 June 1898 Furuset, Oslo, Norway |
Died | 22 December 1949 | (aged 51)
Allegiance | Norway |
Years of service | 1921 - 1949 |
Rank | Oberst (Colonel) of the Royal Norwegian Army from 1946 |
Commands | Commander of:
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Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | |
Spouse(s) | Bergljot |
Other work | Olympic athlete Aviation leader |
Ole Imerslun Reistad (26 June 1898 – 22 December 1949) was a Norwegian military officer and accomplished sports person. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in modern pentathlon, and also became Norwegian champion in the sport. He competed in military patrol at the 1928 Winter Olympics, winning the competition. During World War II he was leader of the training camp Little Norway in Canada.[1]