Lieutenant General Friherre Samuel Lars Åkerhielm af Blombacka (23 October 1887 – 15 January 1976) was a senior Swedish Army officer. Åkerhielm had a distinguished military career in Sweden. He began as an officer in 1908, serving in various roles and attending military colleges. He rose through the ranks, becoming a lieutenant colonel and later a colonel. He held key positions, including heading the Royal Swedish Army Staff College and commanding the Svea Artillery Regiment. In 1941, he briefly served as Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff. Åkerhielm was promoted to major general and became the military commander of the VII Military District and the Gotland Naval District in 1942. Despite challenges to his role, he remained in command for several years. He retired in 1953 as a lieutenant general and transitioned to the military reserve. Additionally, he played active roles in various organizations during his career.
Åkerhielm, Samuel (1887 - 1976) [sv]
Other languages: Åkerhielm, Samuel (swedish)
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Svensk friherre och militär [sv]
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Åkerhielm, Samuel
Swedish
First name
Samuel
Swedish
Last name
Åkerhielm
Swedish
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Samuel Lars Åkerhielm [sv] - Fullt navn [no]
Samuel Åkerhielm [sv] - Egentlig navnform [no]
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Svensk friherre och militär
Swedish
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Birth
23/10/1887
, , Stockholm [sv],
Death
15/01/1976
, , Lund [sv],
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