Odd Isaachsen Willoch
Odd Isaachsen Willoch (26 February 1885 – 9 April 1940) was a Norwegian naval officer who commanded one of the two coastal defence ships defending Narvik during the German invasion of Norway on 9 April 1940.
Odd Isaachsen Willoch | |
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| Born | 26 February 1885 Larvik, Norway |
| Died | 9 April 1940 (aged 55) Just off the port of Narvik |
| Allegiance | Norway |
| Service/ | Royal Norwegian Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands held | HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen HNoMS Michael Sars HNoMS Eidsvold |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Haakon VII Coronation Medal Order of the Falcon Légion d'honneur |
| Spouse(s) |
Marie Kristine ("Maja") Foss
(m. 1911) |
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