13 Facts About Siegfried Fehmer

Siegfried Wolfgang Fehmer was a German SS officer during World War II.

Siegfried Fehmer was stationed in Norway during the occupation by Nazi Germany, and by the end of the war he was heading the Oslo branch of the Gestapo from its headquarters in Victoria Terrasse, Oslo.

Siegfried Fehmer's father had Russian citizenship and Fehmer spent the first part of his life in Ukraine and in Moscow, where he experienced the Russian Revolution as a young boy.

Siegfried Fehmer's family moved to Berlin in 1918 and gained German citizenship.

In January 1930, Siegfried Fehmer joined the National Socialist German Workers Party at the age of 19.

Siegfried Fehmer studied law at Berlin University until 1933 and was described as sporty, intelligent, and knowledgeable, with an exceptionally good memory.

Siegfried Fehmer was employed by the Gestapo from 1934, holding various positions within the organization and gaining experience in counter-intelligence.

Siegfried Fehmer held this position until the end of the war.

Siegfried Fehmer was considered a key opponent by Milorg even before he was promoted to a senior position.

Siegfried Fehmer was a skilled forensic scientist and a daring leader in the field; on 4 July 1944, he was seriously injured during an operation against a Milorg radio transmitter.

Siegfried Fehmer became notorious for his capture of well-known resistance members and for personally taking part in their torture.

Siegfried Fehmer was betrayed and arrested after making a telephone call to a female friend to inquire how his pet German Shepherd was doing.

Siegfried Fehmer was the main antagonist in the 2008 Norwegian war film Max Manus, where he was portrayed by German actor Ken Duken.