Jens-Anton Poulsson
Jens-Anton Poulsson DSO, (27 October 1918 – 2 February 2010) was a Norwegian military officer. During World War II he was a Norwegian resistance member, especially noted for his role in the heavy water sabotage 1942–1943. He continued his military career after the war, and was appointed colonel in 1968.
Jens-Anton Poulsson | |
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Jens-Anton Poulsson shaking hands with King Haakon VII at the release of the 1948 film Operation Swallow: The Battle for Heavy Water | |
| Born | 27 October 1918 Tinn, Norway |
| Died | 2 February 2010 (aged 91) |
| Allegiance | Norway |
| Service/ | Norwegian Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1982 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Norwegian Independent Company 1 |
| Commands held | Danish–Norwegian battalion of UNEF His Majesty The King's Guard 3rd Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Norwegian Campaign |
| Awards | War Cross with sword Defence Medal with rosette Haakon VIIs 70th Anniversary Medal Distinguished Service Order |
| Relations | Else Poulsson (sister) |
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