Wilhelm Dyrssen
Amiral, Minister
✶ 26 March 1858 at Klagstorp, Hagelberg parish
✟ 14 July 1929 in Stockholm
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 16 June 1928
motto
Rakt fram (Straight ahead)
shield
Painted 1929 by David Friefeldt.
other awards
Knight of the Order of the Sword 1897
Knight of the Order of the Polar Star1900
Commander of the Order of the Sword (1st class) 1905
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword 1912
Biography
Minister and Head of Department of Naval Defense 1906-1907
Supreme Commander of the Coastal Fleet 1914-1916
Head of Stockholm Naval Station 1916-1923
Admiral 1923
Received the order at King Gustaf V’s 70th birthday.
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