Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen

Norwegian explorer (1890-1965) · Norway · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 74

Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen was a Norwegian aviation pioneer, military officer, polar explorer and businessman. Among his achievements, he is generally regarded a founder of the Royal Norwegian Air Force.

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Riiser-Larsen during one of Amundsen's expeditions

Riiser-Larsen (left) with Birger Fredrik Motzfeldt in 1959

Awards

David Livingstone Centenary Medal1931

King's Medal of Merit in Gold1926

Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav

Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Commander of the Order of Vasa

Knight of the Legion of Honour

Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy

Grand Officer of the Order of the White Lion

Commander of the Legion of Merit

Defence Medal 1940-1945

Bronze Star Medal

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Norway

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