Fale Burman
Fale Burman | |
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| Birth name | Fale Faleson Burman |
| Born | 12 January 1903 Malmö, Sweden |
| Died | 6 September 1973 (aged 70) Solna, Sweden |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Sweden |
| Branch | Swedish Army |
| Service years | 1922–1968 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Göta Life Guards Inspector, Army Signal Troops VII Military District III Military District |
| Relations | Karl Amundson (father-in-law) |
Lieutenant General Fale Faleson Burman (12 January 1903 – 6 September 1973) was a Swedish Army officer. Burman’s military career spanned from his commissioning in 1922 to his retirement as a lieutenant general in 1968. Starting in the Scanian Hussar Regiment, he advanced through rigorous training and General Staff service, contributing to Sweden’s defense modernization in the 1930s. During World War II, he held key staff positions, including chief of staff for the 2nd Army Division and the II Military District. Post-war, he served as military attaché in Ankara, Athens, and Tehran, commanded the Göta Life Guards, and acted as Inspector of the Army Signal Troops. Promoted to major general in 1959, he became Commanding General of both the VII and III Military Districts before retiring to the reserve list. Known as a forthright debater, author of Born to be a Soldier, and leader in civilian organizations, Burman remained an influential figure well beyond his active service.