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War Medal
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Thore Horve
1899-10-06 – 1990-08-15
Life & Legacy
Thore Horve (6 October 1899 – 15 August 1990) was a Norwegian naval officer and businessperson. He is best known for his naval commands and efforts during World War II, for leading the Royal Norwegian Navy from 1946 to 1949 and in 1951, and for his work to compensate war sailors many years later.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, military personnel
Education
Royal Norwegian Naval Academy
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
War Medal; Defence Medal 1940–1945; Distinguished Service Cross; War Cross
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Defence Medal 1940–1945 · Distinguished Service Cross · War Cross · War Medal
Education & Institutions
Royal Norwegian Naval Academy
Verified Legacy Record
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Defence Medal 1940–1945
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2428903 · wikidata
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Distinguished Service Cross
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2428903 · wikidata
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War Cross
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2428903 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Ola Horve
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2428903 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q2428903 — wikidata View source
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