Olaf Helset, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Olaf Helset

Norwegian general

Date of Birth: 28-Jul-1892

Place of Birth: Nannestad, Akershus, Norway

Date of Death: 21-Aug-1960

Profession: military officer, sporting director

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Olaf Helset (28 July 1892 – 21 August 1960) was a Norwegian military officer with the rank of Major General, and a sports administrator.
He played a central role in the early resistance during the German occupation of Norway, both civil and military resistance.
He was later in command of the Norwegian police troops in exile in Sweden.
After the war he served as head of the Norwegian Army for two years.