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Olof Thörnell

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Swedish general (1877-1977)

SwedenLived 1877 to 1977 · aged 99
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General Olof Gerhard Thörnell was a senior Swedish Army officer. Thörnell's military career spanned several promotions and roles within the Swedish Army. He began as a lieutenant in the Uppland Regiment in 1900, later graduating from the Royal Swedish Army Staff College in 1906 and rising to the rank of captain.

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1942Royal Order of the Seraphim
1940Order of the German Eagle
1938Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
1937Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross
King Gustav V's 70 year anniversary award
Knight of the Order of Vasa
Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog
Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Memorial medal of the Winter War

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General Olof Gerhard Thörnell was a senior Swedish Army officer. Thörnell's military career spanned several promotions and roles within the Swedish Army. He began as a lieutenant in the Uppland Regiment in 1900, later graduating from the Royal Swedish Army Staff College in 1906 and rising to the rank of captain. After teaching at the Army Staff College, he served as a captain in the Älvsborg Regiment. He then returned to the General Staff, quickly climbing the ranks to become a major and later a lieutenant colonel.

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Lived 1877 to 1977 · aged 99
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