Fredrik Kayser

Fredrik Thorbjørn Kayser, MM (25 May 1918 – 2 February 2009) was a Norwegian resistance member during World War II. He was especially noted for his role in the Norwegian heavy water sabotage, and has been referred to as "Western Norway's Gunnar Sønsteby".

Fredrik Thorbjørn Kayser
Born(1918-05-25)25 May 1918
Died2 February 2009(2009-02-02) (aged 90)
AllegianceNorway
Service/branchNorwegian Army
Years of service19371938, 19401945
RankLieutenant
UnitNorwegian Independent Company 1 (Norwegian: Kompani Linge)
Battles/warsNorwegian heavy water sabotage, World War II
Awards St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch (twice)
Military Medal
Légion d'honneur
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