Fredrik Bull-Hansen is a Norwegian military officer, a General in the Norwegian Army

Norwegian Army

Norway achieved full independence in 1905, and in the first century of its short life has contributed to two major conflicts, the Cold War and the War on Terror. The Norwegian Army currently operates in the north of Norway and in Afghanistan as well as in Eastern Europe. The Army is the oldest of...

. He served as Chief of Defence of Norway

Chief of Defence of Norway

The Chief of Defence of Norway is the highest ranking officer of the Military of Norway, second only to the King of Norway. Even though he holds the same rank as the King of Norway, according to the Norwegian Constitution the King holds the highest command of the Army, Air Force, Navy and Home...

 from 1984 to 1987.

Bull-Hansen was decorated Commander with Star of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1984. He received the Grand Cross of the Finnish Order of the White Rose

Order of the White Rose

The Order of the White Rose of Finland is one of three official orders in Finland, along with the Order of the Cross of Liberty, and the Order of the Lion of Finland. The President of Finland is the Grand Master of all three orders. The orders are administered by boards consisting of a chancellor,...

 and the Swedish Order of the Polar Star

Order of the Polar Star

The Order of the Polar Star is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on 23 February 1748, together with the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Seraphim....

. Commander with Star of the Order of St. Olav. Among his other honours are the Grand Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and Commander of the Legion of Merit

Legion of Merit

The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...

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