Carl Årmann
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Lieutenant General Carl Nils Gabriel Årmann (24 August 1894 – 21 April 1988)[1] was a senior Swedish Army officer. Årmann began his military career as a second lieutenant in 1915 and later attended the Artillery and Engineering College from 1918 to 1920. He held various ranks, including captain and major of the General Staff, before becoming a colonel in 1941. He assumed leadership roles at different artillery regiments and institutions. In 1950, he became a major general and served as the Chief of the Military Office of the Ministry of Defence until his retirement in 1960. He continued to contribute to the military as War Materials Inspector and head of the National Swedish War Materials Inspectorate from 1960 to 1964.
Carl Årmann | |
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Birth name | Carl Nils Gabriel Årmann |
Born | (1894-08-24)24 August 1894 Stora Mellösa, Sweden |
Died | 21 April 1988(1988-04-21) (aged 93) Stockholm, Sweden |
Allegiance | Sweden |
Service/ | Swedish Army |
Years of service | 1915–1960 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | |
Other work | War Materials Inspector |