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Bernt Balchen

Aviation pioneer and United States Army officer (1899-1973) · Norway · Historical Figures · Died at 73

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Bernt Balchen was a Norwegian pioneer polar aviator, navigator, aircraft mechanical engineer and military leader. A Norwegian native, he later became an American citizen and was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Awards

National Aviation Hall of Fame1973
Distinguished Flying Cross
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Air Medal
Harmon Trophy
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav
Congressional Gold Medal
Defence Medal 1940-1945
Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Soldier's Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Order of St. Olav
1939-45 Star
Honorary Member of the American Polar Society

About this person

Country
Norway
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1973 · aged 73

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