Carl Hammerich
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Carl Hammerich was a Danish naval officer and Admiral. During World War II
he participated in the Danish humanitarian aid to Norway
, and was involved in the process leading to the White Buses
operation. He was married to Borghild Hammerich
.
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
he participated in the Danish humanitarian aid to Norway
Danish humanitarian aid to Norway during World War II
Danish humanitarian aid to Norway during World War II, in Norway called and in Denmark called , resulted in 32,000 tons of food supplies from Denmark to occupied Norway. The aid was initiated in 1941, after the formation of Den norske damekomité in Copenhagen. Among the central organizers in...
, and was involved in the process leading to the White Buses
White Buses
"White Buses" refers to a program undertaken by the Swedish Red Cross and the Danish government in the spring of 1945 to rescue concentration camp inmates in areas under Nazi control and transport them to Sweden, a neutral country...
operation. He was married to Borghild Hammerich
Borghild Hammerich
Borghild Hammerich , born in Bergen, was a Norwegian philanthropist. She was married first to Danish admiral Carl Hammerich and later to musician Robert Riefling. During World War II she organized the Danish humanitarian aid to Norway . She was decorated Commander with Star of the Royal Norwegian...
.