Ernst af Klercker
Swedish Army officer (1881–1955) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lieutenant General Achates Ernst Wilhelm af Klercker (28 December 1881 – 18 May 1955) was a senior Swedish Army officer. His senior commands include postings as chief of the Military Office of the Land Defence and Acting Chief of the Army Staff. He commanded the 1st Army Division and the I Military District during World War II.
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Birth name | Achates Ernst Wilhelm af Klercker |
Nickname(s) | Dess Gentleman[lower-alpha 1] |
Born | (1881-12-28)28 December 1881 Kristianstad, Sweden |
Died | 18 May 1955(1955-05-18) (aged 73) Helsingborg, Sweden |
Allegiance | Sweden |
Service/ | Swedish Army |
Years of service | 1902–1947 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Relations | Georg af Klercker (brother) |
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