Global InformationJohan Beichmann information
Johan Beichmann | |
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| Born | Johan Didrik Schlömer Beichmann 30 May 1886 Kristiania, Norway |
| Died | 10 February 1966 (aged 79) Oslo |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation(s) | military officer, journalist and businessman |
| Parent(s) | Frederik Beichmann Edle Hartmann |
| Awards | Norwegian: War Medal Defence Medal 1940–1945 Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal Danish: Order of the Dannebrog British: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
Johan Didrik Schlömer Beichmann KBE (30 May 1886 – 10 February 1966) was a Norwegian military officer, journalist and businessman. A resistance pioneer during the German occupation of Norway, he fled to London and eventually served as head commander of the Norwegian Army-in-exile.