1. Erik Wickberg was the ninth General of The Salvation Army.
13 Facts About Erik Wickberg
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Erik Wickberg soon began working as a clerk at the Salvation Army Headquarters in Switzerland while working as a translator and Swedish teacher.
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Erik Wickberg became a soldier of the Salvation Army in 1924 at Berne II Corps, being sworn in by Captain Otto Brekke.
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In 1925, Erik Wickberg became an Officer from Bern 2 Corps, Switzerland.
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Erik Wickberg then took on the role of Training Officer in Germany, and Private Secretary to the Chief Secretary and Territorial Commander.
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Erik Wickberg went on to become Private Secretary to International Secretary and Assistant to Under Secretary for Europe at International Headquarters.
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Erik Wickberg was recognized with awards from Sweden, Korea, and The Federal Republic of Germany.
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Erik Wickberg retired from active service on July 5,1974 and died on April 26,1996.
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General Erik Wickberg was honoured by many nations for his service to God and humanity.
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Erik Wickberg was made Commander, Order of Vasa ; admitted to the Order of Moo Koong Wha ; received an honorary Doctor of Laws ; awarded the Grand Cross of Merit, Federal Republic of Germany ; and awarded the King's Golden Medal, Sweden.
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Erik Wickberg authored two books: Inkallad and Uppdraget.
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Erik Wickberg married Ensign Frieda de Groot in 1929, but she died a year later.
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Erik Wickberg then married Captain Margarete Dietrich in 1932, who died in 1976.