11 January 2010(2010-01-11) (aged 89) Danderyd, Sweden
Buried
Solna Cemetery
Allegiance
Sweden
Service/branch
Coastal Artillery (Swedish Navy)
Years of service
1941–1982
Rank
Lieutenant General
Commands held
Gotland Coastal Artillery Defence with Gotland Coastal Artillery Corps
Härnösand Coastal Artillery Corps
Naval Command North
Norrland Coastal Artillery Defence
Chief of Staff, Milo NN
Chief of the Naval Staff
Chief of the Defence Staff
Eastern Military District
Commandant General in Stockholm
Lieutenant General Carl Gunnar Eklund (21 March 1920 – 11 January 2010) was a senior Swedish Coastal Artillery officer. Eklund's military journey began in 1941 when he became a second lieutenant in the Gotland Coastal Artillery Corps. Over the years, he steadily climbed the ranks, demonstrating a strong interest in technology. He attended the Royal Swedish Naval Staff College and later became a captain. His service included teaching roles at military colleges, and he attained the rank of major in 1957. Eklund also held significant positions, including heading the Defence Staff's Research Department and serving as a commanding officer in various coastal artillery units. His military career culminated in his role as Chief of the Defence Staff and as a military commander.
Apart from his military service, Eklund was actively involved in various organizations, including shooting associations and editorial roles in military journals. He was part of the Swedish delegation in the Disarmament Conference in Geneva, served as chairman of the Swedish Military Sports Association, and held leadership roles in esteemed military and defense-related associations. Even after retirement, he continued his involvement in officer associations and local politics in Danderyd from 1983 to 1988.
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