Birger Strømsheim
Birger Edvin Martin Strømsheim, (11 October 1911 – 10 November 2012) was a Norwegian resistance member during World War II, especially noted for his role in the heavy water sabotage 1942–1943.
Birger Strømsheim | |
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| Born | 11 October 1911 Ålesund, Norway |
| Died | 10 November 2012 (aged 101) Oslo, Norway |
| Allegiance | Norway |
| Service/ | Norwegian Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Unit | Norwegian Independent Company 1 |
| Battles/wars | Norwegian Campaign |
| Awards | St. Olav's Medal with Oak Branch Defence Medal with rosette Haakon VIIs 70th Anniversary Medal Military Medal Medal of Freedom with bronze palm Legion of Honour Croix de guerre with bronze palm |
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