Ivar Backlund
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Lieutenant General Gustav Ivar Backlund (14 February 1892 – 5 July 1969) was a senior Swedish Army officer. Backlund began his military career in 1912, rising to the rank of captain by 1924. He held various roles, including adjutant to the Ministry of Defence and teacher at the Artillery and Engineering College. Promoted to colonel in 1939, he became the regimental commander of the Dalarna Regiment. In 1944, Backlund served as Commandant in Boden Fortress and held a key role in the IV Military District from 1944 to 1946. He achieved the rank of major general in 1946 and served as Chief of the Army Staff until 1948. Later, he became the military commander of the VII Military District until 1955 and headed the Swedish National Defence College until 1956, retiring as a lieutenant general in 1957.
Ivar Backlund | |
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Birth name | Gustav Ivar Backlund |
Born | (1892-02-14)14 February 1892 Gothenburg, Sweden |
Died | 5 July 1969(1969-07-05) (aged 77) Stockholm, Sweden |
Allegiance | Sweden |
Service/ | Swedish Army |
Years of service | 1912–1957 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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