During
World War II he joined the
Norwegian forces in the United Kingdom. He served with the Norwegian
Motor Torpedo Boat flotilla at
Shetland, and took part in several raids to the coast of
occupied Norway. Among his war decorations were the
War Cross with two Swords, the
St. Olav's Medal with Oak Branch, the British
Distinguished Service Cross and the
Atlantic Star, and he was twice
Mentioned in dispatches. After the war he assumed various positions in the
Royal Norwegian Navy. Between 1955 and 1958 he also contributed to the development of the
Ethiopian Navy. He was Officer of the American
Legion of Merit, and Officer of the Ethiopian
Order of Menelik II. ==References==