Gregers Münter

Gregers Christian Münter (18 December 1907 31 March 1988) was a Danish Officer and later sports shooter. He participated in the Danish resistance against the German forces during Operation Safari, afterwards he was part of the Danish resistance movement where he was involved in several actions against the Germans.[1] He competed in the 25 m pistol event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[2]

Gregers Münter
Birth nameGregers Christian Münter
Born(1907-12-18)18 December 1907
Copenhagen, Denmark
Died31 March 1988(1988-03-31) (aged 80)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Buried
Vestre Cemetery, Copenhagen
Allegiance Denmark
Service/branchRoyal Danish Army
RankLieutenant colonel
Battles/warsOperation Safari
Sports career
CountryDenmark
SportSports shooting
Event(s)25 m pistol
LeagueHellerup Skyde-Selskab
Sports achievements and titles
Olympic finals1948 Summer Olympics
Highest world ranking51st place

References

  1. Mikkelsen, Morten (26 August 2013). "When Denmark Stood Up Against the Germans". Kristeligt Dagblad (in Danish). Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  2. "Gregers Münter". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 12 September 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
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