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Elisabeth Gifstad Michelsen

Norwegian officer
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Summary

Elisabeth Gifstad Michelsen was born on August 26, 1970[1], in Rana Municipality[2]. She has worked as an army officer[3].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Norway[4]
  • Employer: Norwegian Armed Forces[5]
  • Award received: Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch[6], Hærens fortjenstmedalje[7], Defence Service Medal[8], Defence Service Medal for international operations[9], Medal for Defence Operations Abroad - Afghanistan[10], Royal Norwegian Army National Service Medal with three stars[11], Forsvarets operasjonsmedalje for Irak[12], The National Rifle Association of Norway award of honor[13]
  • Sex or gender: female[14]
  • Military branch: Norwegian Army[15]
  • Commons category: Elisabeth Gifstad Michelsen[16]
  • Military, police or special rank: major general[17], brigadier[18]
  • Family name: Michelsen[19]
  • Given name: Elisabeth[20]
  • Number of children: 2[21]
  • Start of work period: 1992[22]
  • Scandinavian middle family name: Gifstad[23]

FAQs

Where was Elisabeth Gifstad Michelsen born?

Elisabeth Gifstad Michelsen was born in Rana Municipality[2].

What did Elisabeth Gifstad Michelsen do for work?

Elisabeth Gifstad Michelsen worked as an army officer[3].

What awards did Elisabeth Gifstad Michelsen receive?

Honors received include Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch[6], Hærens fortjenstmedalje[7], Defence Service Medal[8], and Defence Service Medal for international operations[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [5] ↑ . forsvaret.no. Retrieved . forsvaret.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . forsvaret.no. Retrieved . forsvaret.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . forsvaret.no. Retrieved . forsvaret.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . forsvaret.no. Retrieved . forsvaret.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . forsvaret.no. Retrieved . forsvaret.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . regjeringen.no. Retrieved . regjeringen.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . hadeland.no. hadeland.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . forsvaret.no. Retrieved . forsvaret.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . an.no. Retrieved . an.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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