Lars Troell

Lars Troell (21 April 1916 – 20 April 1998) was a Swedish physician. Troell began his medical career as an assistant physician and later became a renowned naval surgeon. He played a crucial role in advancing defense healthcare, contributing to research in areas like diving physiology and burn treatment. His international connections elevated the Swedish Navy's healthcare standards, and he introduced innovative war surgical training methods. Troell's work left a lasting impact on medical research and defense healthcare in Sweden. Troell served as the last Surgeon-in-Chief of the Swedish Navy and head of the Swedish Naval Medical Officers' Corps from 1959 to 1969.

Early life Troell was born on 21 April 1916 in Stockholm, Sweden, the son of Professor and his wife Mia (née Gréen). He was the brother of agriculturist . Lars Troell passed studentexamen in 1934. Immediately after studentexamen, Troell began his studies in medicine. Troell received a Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree in Stockholm in 1937 and a Licentiate of Medicine degree in 1941. He was awarded the Medal for Noble Deeds in gold for his actions.

Troell was appointed naval surgeon of the 2nd class in 1944, of the 1st class in 1946. Troell was the chief medical officer of the Naval Staff from 1969 to 1971, the chief medical officer at the Medical Corps Office of the Swedish Armed Forces Medical Board from 1971 to 1976, the chief medical officer at the National Swedish Government Employee Administration Board (Statens personalnämnd) from 1976 to 1979, and a senior physician at the National Swedish Labour Market Council (Statens arbetsmarknadsnämnd) from 1979 to 1981.

Awards and decorations

Honours Member of the Royal Swedish Society of Naval Sciences (1956) Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences (1959)

Selected biography