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Per B. Jensen as born in Copenhagen, Denmark Aug 10, 1944 . He immigrated to New York City in December 1950 with his Father Svend and Mother Maria.
The family moved to Rye 1957 and lived in Rye Gardens. Per graduated Milton School 1957 and Rye High School in 1963. He was Co-founder of the first RHS LaCrosse team 1963. In high school Per also was participated in Wrestling, Tennis, was a member of the Stage Crew, the AV club and more. In Rye he worked at his family businesses Svend Jensen of Denmark(Post Rd) and Copenhagen-Denmark Gifts(Purchase St). Per graduated Rider College (now University) in 1966. Immediately after college Per enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during the Vietnam War. Per has lived in White Plains since 1971 and has worked in 15 countries thru the years.

Date of Birth: Aug 10,1944
Branch of Service: U.S. Army

Veteran Code: VIET-205

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Per B. Jensen

Born Copenhagen Denmark Aug 10,1944
Immigrated NYC US Dec 1950 with Father Svend, Mother Maria
Moved to Rye 1957
Graduated Milton School 1957
RHS 1963--
Co-founder of the first RHS LaCrosse team 1963, Wrestling, Tennis, Stage Crew, AV club and more.
Lived in Rye Gardens
Family Businesses Svend Jensen of Denmark(Post Rd) and Copenhagen-Denmark Gifts(Purchase St)
Rider College (now University) 1966
US Army Enlisted 1966
Basic Ft Jackson
AIT Ft Monmouth 1966
3rd Army Soldier Shows Ft McPherson 1967
Acting Legal NCOIC Grey Army Airfield, Ft Lewis 1967 (Col asked if anyone had law background and I said yes because I had 3 semesters biz law:,since the E7 went to Nam)
USAREUR Classified Photo Lab, Heidelberg 1967
USAREUR DCSOPS Heidelberg 1968-69

Lived in White Plains Since 1971
6+ million miles flown, 8-99000+nights in Hotel rooms since 1962

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Per	October 31, 2024
Reviewer: laurie costello from [email protected]

He only went to college for one year. I think he was in Germany for 1-2 years.

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Time to remember	November 25, 2022
Reviewer: Klaus Brunander from [email protected]

Hi Per
Do You remember me. I was Overseas sales manager at Holmegaard from 1970-1972. We spent some great times together at various giftshows. You also wisited me at ny patents house In Denmark. I often also think of your great farther.
No we are two Old boys, you close to 80 - I going to 76 In December.
I would be glad to hear from you.
Beste regards
Klaus

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Would love to catch up after 40 years.	April 14, 2022
Reviewer: jOE FLIPPIN from [email protected]

Per,
We met through Ray Doyle when he was interviewing with your company. You showed me around and took me to your home in Rye. It has been a long time, but I'd love to hear from you. If you get a minute, please call 901-292-1415. You certainly have been a busy man!!

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