Oliver Møystad

Vidkun Quisling and Oliver Møystad (behind Quisling, in a dark uniform) inspecting Rikshirden

Oliver Møystad (18921956) was a Norwegian engineer, farmer and forest owner. During the Norwegian Campaign in April 1940 he commanded Norwegian troops at the Battle of Midtskogen. During the German occupation of Norway, he served as leader of the security police from 1941 to 1943, and the Hird from 1942 to 1944.[1]

References

  1. Borge, Baard (1995). "Møystad, Oliver". In Dahl, Hjeltnes, Nøkleby, Ringdal, Sørensen. Norsk krigsleksikon 1940–1945 (in Norwegian). Oslo: Cappelen. p. 282. ISBN 82-02-14138-9.