Andreas Samuel Krebs
| Andreas Samuel Krebs | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Hero from Lier and Matrand |
| Born |
March 10, 1766 Tønder in Sønderjylland, Denmark |
| Died | March 28, 1818 (aged 52) Christiania, Norway |
| Allegiance |
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|
| Years of service | 1779–1818 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Order of the Dannebrog |
Theater War
Dano-Swedish War of 1808-1809
Andreas Samuel Krebs (10 March 1766 – 28 March 1818) was a Danish-Norwegian army officer.
Born on 10 March 1766 at Tønder in Sønderjylland, Krebs was the son of vicar Peter Ditlev Krebs and Birgitte Marie Lutz. Originally, he was to follow in his father's footsteps and study theology, but when he showed good understanding within mathematics and science, he got a desire for a career within the military.
In order to study and prepare for his officer exam, Krebs was sent to his uncle, Professor John Heinrich Krebs. After he passed his exam, he was accepted as a cadet in 1779 and later joined the Jäger Corps in Holstein as a second lieutenant. During the Theater War in 1788, Krebs was sent to Norway and took part in the advance against Bohuslän and the victory over the Swedes at Kvistrum bridge. After the war was over Krebs joined the Norwegian jäger corps, and married Else Thyrholm Gude on 12 February 1798. In 1806 he was also promoted to major.
When war once again broke out between Denmark–Norway and Sweden from 1808 to 1809, Krebs was put in direct command over the jäger corps. During the war, he distinguished himself during skirmishes at Høland, Rødenes and Berby, and was for his efforts awarded with the Order of the Dannebrog. After the war, Krebs was appointed interim commander at Kongsvinger Fortress, while he became regimental commander of the newly formed Akershus sharpshooter regiment, where he advanced to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
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