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CIOR Medal of Merit to Rear Admiral Berggrav

Roy Thorvaldsen, Lieutenant Colonel (R) Norwegian Army/ CIOR Public Affairs. 07.08.2019

Rear Admiral (Retd.) Jørgen Berggrav, Secretary General of the Norwegian Reserve Officer Association and Assistant Secretary General to CIOR, was today awarded the CIOR Medal of Merit. The presentation was made by Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Sir James Everard (UK Army) at the opening of the CIOR Summer Congress Symposium.

By Roy Thorvaldsen, Lieutenant Colonel (R) Norwegian Army/ CIOR Public Affairs.

– Rear Admiral Berggrav has brought a wealth of experience to CIOR and has willingly shared his insights, observations and network with the CIOR community. His analytical approach, interpersonal skills, drive and energy has provided a great deal of momentum and willingness for change in CIOR, said CIOR President Colonel (Retd.) Chris Argent (UK Army).

Rear Admiral (Retd.) Jørgen Berggrav, Secretary General of the Norwegian Reserve Officer Association and Assistant Secretary General to CIOR, was today awarded the CIOR Medal of Merit. The presentation was made by Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Sir James Everard (UK Army). Photo: Roy Thorvaldsen, Lieutenant Colonel (R) Norwegian Army/ CIOR Public Affairs.

– For example, he was instrumental in achieving the agreement this time in Quebec last year to establish the CIOR Joint Presidency of UK and Estonia that has set the organisation on a strong strategic path for at least the next three presidencies, said Argent.

Rear Admiral Berggrav is also the Secretary to the Nordic Presidium of Reserve Officer Associations.

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