Background
Pedersen, Gunnar Sverre was born on August 29, 1916 in Trondheim, Norway. Son of Sverre and Edith Gretchen (Borseth) Pedersen.
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Gunnar Sverre Pedersen
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Gunnar Sverre Pedersen, Norwegian oil company executive. Recipient Order Grand-Ducal de la Couronne de Chene, 1981. President Trondheim Officers Society, 1961-1962. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers; member Norwegian Society Civil Engineer, Norwegian Petroleum Society, Norwegian Polytechnic Society, Arctic Institute North America, Shipping, Hunting and Fishing Society.
Education
Degree in Civil Engineering, Technology University, Trondheim, 1939.
Career
Civil engineer bridge office Norway Road Department, 1939-1940. Enlisted Norwegian Military, 1940, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1981. Military district engineer Norwegian Corps Engineers, Trondelag district, 1945-1981, retired, 1981.
Executive vice president Norsk Polar Navigasjon Aktieselskab, Ny Aalesund, Norway, since 1958, also chairman board. Board directors K/S/A/s Norsk Svalbardolje, Oslo, Norsk Vikingolje A/A, Trondheim. Chairman board Geopol, Inc., Anchorage, 1975-1986.
Achievements
Membership
President Trondheim Officers Society, 1961-1962. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers. Member Norwegian Society Civil Engineer, Norwegian Petroleum Society, Norwegian Polytechnic Society, Arctic Institute North America, Shipping, Hunting and Fishing Society.
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Connections
Married Joan Catherine Johnson, September 29, 1945 (deceased 1984).
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Political Party
member Norwegian State Church
Education
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1939
Career
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1939 - 1940
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1940
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1945 - 1981
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1958
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1981