Hans Aasnæs

Hans Aasnæs, OBE (15 December 1902 – 4 July 1965) was a Norwegian army officer, Olympic sport shooter and World Champion. A lawyer by education, Aasnæs was a member of the Norwegian Army during the Second World War, fighting against Nazi Germany. After the war, he participated in numerous national and international shooting championships, including five Olympic Games, and won several World Championship medals.

Hans Aasnæs
Born(1902-12-15)15 December 1902
Sande Municipality in Vestfold, Norway
Died4 July 1965(1965-07-04) (aged 62)
Oslo, Norway
Allegiance Norway
Service/branch Norwegian Army
Years of service1923–1947
RankMajor
Unit1st Division (1923–1930)
Norwegian Brigade (1941–1945)
Commands held2nd Battalion of the 10th Infantry Regiment (1940)
Battles/warsSecond World War
  • Norwegian Campaign  (POW)
AwardsHaakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal
Order of the British Empire
Spouse(s)
Eleanor Chambers Poulsson
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(m. 1928; died 1933)​
    Astrid With
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    (m. 1936)​
    RelationsHåkon Aasnæs (cousin)
    Other workLawyer, shooting champion
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