Anne Margrethe Strømsheim
Anne Margrethe Strømsheim (née Bang; 1914 – 6 October 2008) was a Norwegian resistance member during the German occupation of Norway during World War II. She is best known for her participation in the defence of Hegra Fortress in 1940 and her post-World War II war information work.
Anne Margrethe Strømsheim | |
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| Birth name | Anne Margrethe Bang |
| Nickname(s) | Lotten fra Hegra (English: The women's defence league volunteer from Hegra) |
| Born | 1914 Trondheim, Norway |
| Died | 6 October 2008 (aged 93–94) Bærum, Norway |
| Allegiance | Norway |
| Service/ | Norwegian Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Unit | • Hegra Fortress • Norwegian resistance movement |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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| Awards | Norwegian War Medal Defence Medal 1940–1945 HM The King's Medal of Merit |
| Relations | Joakim Sveder Bang (father) |
| Other work | Social worker |
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