Bjarne Øen

Norwegian general (1898-1994) · Norway · On the map · Died at 95

Bjarne Øen was a Norwegian pilot, military officer and Lieutenant General of the Royal Norwegian Air Force. During World War II he played a central role in building up the Royal Norwegian Air Force in Canada and the United Kingdom. He served as Chief of Defence of Norway from 1957 to 1963.

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Awards

King's Medal of Merit in Gold1929

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Legion of Honour

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

About this person

Country

Norway

Type

Other

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1898 to 1994 · aged 95