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May 01, 1913 Kvinnherad, Hordaland, Norway Died on 17 Dec 2004 (aged 91) Taurus
Sigurd Valvatne - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family
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About Sigurd Valvatne
- Sigurd Valvatne (born 1 May 1913) was a Norwegian naval officer. He was born in Kvinnherad to Arnfinn Valvatne and Kaia Sundnes.
- He graduated as naval officer in 1937, and further graduated from submarine training in 1939.
- During the Second World War he served as submarine commander.
- His war decorations include the Norwegian War Cross with Sword, the St.
- Olav's Medal with Oak Branch, the Norwegian War Medal, the Defence Medal 1940–1945, and the Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal, the British Distinguished Service Order, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Atlantic Star and the 1939–1945 Star.
- He continued a military career after the Second World War.
- From 1963 to 1969 he served as head of the Admiral Staff.
- He was decorated Knight of the Danish Order of the Dannebrog.
