Carl von Horn (1903–1989)
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Major General Carl C:son von Horn (15 July 1903 – 13 March 1989) was a Swedish Army officer known for his service in various UN missions. He was the chief of United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine, the Supreme Commander of the United Nations Operation in the Congo during the Congo Crisis, and commander of United Nations Yemen Observation Mission in Yemen.
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Birth name | Carl C:son von Horn |
Born | (1903-07-15)15 July 1903 Vittskövle, Sweden |
Died | 13 March 1989(1989-03-13) (aged 85) |
Buried | Källstorp cemetery, Trelleborg Municipality |
Service/ | Swedish Army |
Years of service | 1923–1963 |
Rank | Major General |
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Battles/wars | Congo Crisis |
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