Wilhelm Jürgensen

Wilhelm Jürgensen (1762 in Schleswick 1842) was a Norwegian military officer. He had the rank of Captain from 1802, and the rank of Major from 1814. He commanded the Lærdalske lette infanterikompani from its establishment in 1802.[1] He was decorated Knight of the Order of Dannebrog for his war merits.

Wilhelm Jürgensen
Born1762
Schleswick, Germany
Died1842 (age c. 80)
Hole in Ringerike, Norway
Allegiance Denmark–Norway
Norway
Service/branch Army
RankMajor
Commands heldLærdalske lette infanterikompani
Battles/wars
AwardsKnight of the Order of Dannebrog

References

  1. "Wilhelm Jürgensen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 6 July 2011.


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