Gösta Ehrensvärd

1910–1980 (age 70)

Naval Officer

Biography

Gösta Ehrensvärd was a distinguished naval officer whose career reflected a lifetime of service and dedication to maritime excellence. Based in Fairhope, he brought international experience and naval expertise to his community.

His legacy as a naval officer and respected member of the Fairhope community endures through his 70 years of life and the values he embodied during his service from 1910 to 1980.

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