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William S. Knudsen

Danish-American automotive industry executive and American general during World War II · United States · On the map · Founders · Lived 1879 to 1948 · aged 69

William Signius Knudsen was a Danish-American automotive industry executive and an American general during World War II.

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1948Died27 April 19481945Distinguished Service MedalAwardGrand Cross of the Order of the DannebrogAward1944Distinguished Service MedalAward1937Commander of the Order of the DannebrogAward1930Knight of the Order of the DannebrogAward1879Born25 March 1879

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Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog1945
Distinguished Service Medal1945
Distinguished Service Medal1944
Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog1937
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog1930

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Country
United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1879 to 1948 · aged 69