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Per B. Jensen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, August 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 in 1957 and Rye High School in 1963. He was Co-founder of the first RHS Lacrosse team 1963. In high school Per also 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.
Date of Birth: 08/10/1944
Street Address: Rye Gardens
Service Number: unknown
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
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 through the years.
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