KNIGHTS OF THE MANNERHEIM CROSS
1941 - 1945

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"To reward for special bravery, for very important results obtained in the battle or for especially meritorous leading
of military acts, a soldier of the Finnish Defence Forces - regardless of one's military rank - may be named as
Knight of the Mannerheim Cross 1st or 2nd Class."

(Statutory regulation on add-ons and changes of the Medal of Liberty and the Cross of Liberty, 16.12.1940)

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Mannerheim Cross is the most honorable and appreciated Finnish military decoration due to its "democratic character". A total of 191 men of all ranks and branches of service have been decorated with the Mannerheim Cross, six of them twice (marked on grey background in the following list) although Marshal of Finland G. Mannerheim and Infantry General E. Heinrichs had both 1st and 2nd Class crosses.

In February 2006 only five Knights are still alive. The following is a complete list of Knights in ascending knight number order and with minor personal details. The rank mentioned is person's rank at the moment the decoration was awarded.

This list is mainly based on the book "Suomen Puolesta - Mannerheimristin ritarit 1941 - 1945" (For Finland - Knights of the Mannerheim Cross 1941 - 1945) by Ilmari Hurmerinta and Jukka Viitanen (HURVI) but the information is inspected and corrected periodically.

Special thanks to Mr. Heikki Lehtonen for corrections and for offering me up-to-date information on the Knights of the Mannerheim Cross.

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Mannerheim Cross 1st Class
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MR 1
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No. 18 Field Marshal, Baron
Mannerheim, C. Gustaf E. (* 1867, + 1951),
7.10.1941
  Lt.Gen. and Commander of cavalry corps in Imperial Russian Army 1917,
Commander-in-Chief of the White Army in Finnish Civil War 1918,
Regent of Finland 1918 - 1919,
Commander-in-Chief of the Finnish Defence Forces 1939 - 1945,
Marshal of Finland 4.6.1942,
6th President of the Republic of Finland 1944 - 1946,
retired due to weak health in 1946 and moved to Switzerland
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No. 48 (Jäger) Infantry General
Heinrichs, A. Erik (* 1890, + 1965),
31.12.1944
  Commander of III Army Corps (III AK) 1939 - 1940,
Commander of Karelian Isthmus Army (Kan.A) 1940,
Chief of General Staff 1940 - 1941 and 1942 - 1944,
Commander of Karelian Army (Kar.A) 1941 -1942,
Deputy Commander-in-Chief 1941 - 1945

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Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class
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MR 2
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With crossed "Marshal's batons" (also know as "the clasp") only if awarded twice.

Abbreviations:
KIA = killed in action
DOW = died on wounds
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No. 1
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.		 (Jäger) Colonel
Lagus, E. Ruben (* 1896, + 1959), 22.7.1941,
Commander 1st Jäger Brigade (1.JPr.) and Detachment Lagus (Os.L),
Commander Armoured Division (Ps.D) since June 1942,
Major General
No. 2
.		 (Jäger) Major General
Talvela, Paavo J. (* 1897,+ 1973), 3.8.1941,
Commander VI Army Corps (VI AK),
Infantry General
No. 3
.		 (Jäger) Colonel
Raappana, Erkki J. (* 1893, + 1962), 3.8.1941,
Commander 4th Division (14.D),
Lieutenant General
No. 4 Private
Rättö, Vilho (* 1913, + 2002), 3.8.1941,
Rifleman in Infantry Regiment 27 (JR 27 / 18.D)
No. 5 (Jäger) Colonel
Svensson, Antero J. (* 1892, + 1946), 16.8.1941,
Commander 7th Division (7.D)
No. 6 Master Sergeant
Tuominen, Oiva E. K. "Oippa" (* 1908, + 1976), 18.8.1941,
Fighter ace (44 official kills) in Flying Squadron 26 (LLv.26)
No. 7 Lieutenant
Pössi, Juho (* 1898, + 1958), 29.8.1941,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 27 (JR 27 / 18.D)
No. 8 Lance Corporal
Sorsa, Valde M. (* 1920, + 1942 KIA), 1.9.1941,
Squad Leader in Infantry Regiment 7 (JR 7 / 2.D)
No. 9 Captain
Kivelä, Eero O. (* 1908, + 1992), 8.9.1941,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 27 (JR 27 / 18.D)
No. 10 Lieutenant
Remes, Olli (* 1909, + 1942 KIA), 12.9.1941,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 54 (JR 54 / 6.D)
No. 11
.		 (Jäger) Colonel
Blick, Aarne L. (* 1894, + 1964), 14.9.1941,
Commander 2nd Division (2.D),
Major General
No. 12 (Jäger) Colonel / (Jäger) Major General
Pajari, Aaro O. (* 1897, + 1949), 14.9.1941 and 16.10.1944,
Commander 18th Division (18.D) and later 3rd Division (3.D)
No. 13 Lance Corporal 
Mantere, Onni O. (* 1911, + 1970), 16.9.1941,
AT gun Gunner and Leader in Infantry Regiment 16 (JR 16 / 19.D)
No. 14 Private
Pasanen, Emil (* 1910, + 1981), 26.9.1941,
SMG man in Infantry Regiment 50 (JR 50 / 11.D)
No. 15 Corporal
Vehviläinen, Veikko K. (* 1920, + 1998), 26.9.1941,
Squad Leader in Infantry Regiment 9 (JR 9 / 7.D)
No. 16 2nd Lieutenant
Iisalo, K. Pentti (* 1920), 1.10.1941,
Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 2 (JR 2 / 10.D)
No. 17
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Laatikainen, Taavetti "Pappa" (* 1886, + 1954), 3.10.1941,
Commander II Army Corps (II AK),
later Commander IV Army Corps (IV AK),
Lieutenant General
No. 18 Field Marshal
Mannerheim, C. Gustaf E. , 7.10.1941,
(see above)
No. 19
.		 Medical Colonel, Dr. of Medicine and Surgery, Professor
Brofeldt, Simo A. (* 1892, + 1942 died on cancer), 7.10.1941,
Inspector of Military and Field Hospitals,
Chief Physician of the Finnish Red Cross Hospital 1932 - 1942
No. 20 Corporal
Mallila, Eino I. (* 1919, + 1942 KIA), 7.10.1941,
Leader of MG half-platoon in Infantry Regiment 3 (JR 3 / 12.D)
No. 21
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Heiskanen, Kaarlo A. (* 1894, + 1962), 7.10.1941,
Commander of 11th Division (11.D),
Infantry General 1953,
Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces 1953 - 1959
No. 22
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Vihma, Einar A. (* 1893, + 1944 KIA), 12.10.1941,
Commander 12th Division (12.D),
later Commander 6th Division (6.D),
Major General
No. 23 Corporal
Sokka, Antti V. (* 1904, + 1972), 12.10.1941,
Leader of AT rifle squad in Infantry Regiment 50 (JR 50 / 11.D)
No. 24 Lance Corporal 
Savolainen, Tauno T. (* 1913, + 1944 drowned in civil duties), 12.10.1941,
Orderly in Infantry Regiment 3 (JR 3 / 12.D)
No. 25 Private
Kosonen, Valdemar (* 1916, + 1942 died on illness), 16.10.1942,
Observer of mortar fire control squad in Infantry Regiment 15 (JR 15 / 15.D)
No. 26
.		 2nd Lieutenant
Varstala, Matti (* 1909, + 1944 KIA), 16.10.1941,
Jäger platoon Leader and Chief of reinforced company in
III Battalion / Infantry Regiment 47 (III/JR 47 / 12.D)
No. 27 Private
Heino, Ahti (* 1921, + 1942 KIA), 19.10.1941,
SMG man in Infantry Regiment 5 (JR 5 / 4.D & 1.D)
No. 28 2nd Lieutenant 
Korkkinen, T. E. Einar (* 1912, + 1969), 19.10.1941, 
Company Chief in Light Detachment 14 (Kev.Os.14 / 4.D & 12.D) 
No. 29
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Pentti, Arvo V. (* 1915, + 1986), 19.10.1941,
Chief of AT gun company in Infantry Regiment 44 (JR 44 / 5.D),
Lieutenant Colonel,
Minister of Defence 1962 - 1963, 1964 - 1966, 1970 and 1971 - 1972,
Chief of Finnish Security Police (SUOPO) 1972 - 1978
No. 30 Lieutenant Colonel
von Essen, Hans O. (* 1900, + 1973), 22.10.1941,
Regiment Commander of reinforced Uusimaa Dragoon Regiment (URR / Rv.Pr.)
No. 31 Lieutenant
Mikkonen, Soini A. (* 1911, + 1944 KIA), 22.10.1941,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 12 (JR 12 / 6.D & Div.J)
No. 32 Sergeant
Rönkä, Oiva V. (* 1913, + 1983), 22.10.1941,
Squad Leader in Infantry Regiment 12 (JR 12 / 6.D & Div.J)
No. 33 Warrant Officer
Salminen, Viljo F. (* 1905, + 1991), 5.11.1941,
Bomber pilot in Flying Regiment 44 (LLv.44)
No. 34 Corporal
Korpi, Paavo A. (* 1919, + 1941 KIA), 13.11.1941,
Orderly NCO in Jäger Battalion 2 (JP 2 / 1.JPr.)
No. 35 Captain
Viiri, Tauno J. (* 1908, + 2002), 13.11.1941,
Battalion Commander I Battalion / Infantry Regiment 43 (I/JR 43 / 10.D)
No. 36 Corporal
Voutilainen, Aarre A. (* 1919, + 2000), 19.11.1941,
Squad Leader in Jäger Battalion 2 (JP 2 / 1.JPr.)
No. 37 Jäger (Private)
Saarelainen, Veikko (* 1919, + 1968), 19.11.1941
MG gunner in Jäger Battalion 3 (JP 3 / 1.JPr.)
No. 38 Lance Corporal
Wenäläinen (also Venäläinen), Eino E. (* 1921, + 1997), 19.11.1941,
SMG gunner in Jäger Battalion 4 (JP 4 / 1.JPr.)
No. 39 Corporal
Tamminen, Yrjö A. (* 1921, + 1943 KIA), 19.11.1941,
Leader of gun squad in 1st Jäger Brigade (1.JPr.)
No. 40 (Jäger) Lieutenant
Räsänen, Albert (* 1895, + 1963), 19.11.1941,
Leader of Heavy Tank Platoon (Rask.Ps.J) of Armoured Battalion (Ps.P)
No. 41 Jäger (Private)
Törmälehto, Taavi A. (* 1922), 19.11.1941,
SMG gunner in Jäger Battalion 4 (JP 4 / 1.JPr.)
No. 42 Sergeant
Laine, Viljo E. (* 1908, + 1977), 19.11.1941,
Tank Platoon Leader in Armoured Battalion (Ps.P)
No. 43 Lance Corporal
Janhunen, Arvid M. (* 1900, + 1941 KIA), 27.11.1941,
SMG man in Infantry Regiment 26 (JR 26 / 4.D)
No. 44
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Suokas, Viljo (* 1920, + 1943 KIA), 13.12.1941,
Leader of long range patrol detachment in Detachment Kuismanen
(Os.Ku. / PMTied.Os.)
No. 45 (Jäger) Colonel
Viikla (formerly Viklund), Verner A. (* 1895, + 1941 suicide), 15.12.1941,
Commander 6th Division (6.D)
No. 46
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Häkkinen, Toivo N. (* 1904, + 1944 DOW and sickness), 14.1.1942,
Jäger Battalion Commander in 1st Jäger Brigade (1.JPr.),
wounded seriously on 9.1.1942
No. 47 Major
Hynninen, Jouko U. (* 1907, + 1983), 14.1.1942,
Battalion Commander Jäger Battalion 3 (JP 3 / 1.JPr.) 
No. 48 (Jäger) Infantry General
Heinrichs, A. Erik , 5.2.1942,
(see above)
No. 49
.		 Lieutenant
Hämäläinen, Jorma (* 1918, + 1962), 27.2.1942,
Leader of long range patrol detachment in Detachment Marttina
(Os.Marttina / PMTied.Os.)
No. 50
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Honkanen, Ilmari K. (* 1909, + 1987), 27.2.1942,
Leader of long range patrol detachment in Detachment Marttina
(Os.Marttina / PMTied.Os.)
No. 51
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Autti, Pietari A. (* 1893, + 1959), 1.3.1942,
Regiment Commander Infantry Regiment 8 (JR 8 / 11.D),
Division Commander (4.D) 1944,
Lieutenant General
No. 52 (Jäger) Lieutenant Colonel  / Colonel
Aho, Matti J. (* 1896, + 1968), 1.3.1941 and 16.10.1944,
Regiment Commander Infantry Regiment 50 (JR 50 / 11.D)
No. 53 Cornet (Cavalry 2nd Lieutenant)
Hirvi-Kunnas, Teppo T. (* 1919, + 1942 KIA), 20.4.1942,
Platoon Leader in 2nd Squadron / Häme Mounted Regiment (2./HRR / Rv.Pr.)
No. 54
.		 Lieutenant
Kahla, Paavo E. (* 1918, + 1944 KIA), 26.4.1942,
Reconnaissance aeroplane observer in Flying Squadron 12 and 16
(LLv. 12 and 16)
No. 55 Lieutenant
Winqvist, Rolf R. (* 1919, + 1944 KIA), 26.4.1942,
Bomber observer in Flying Squadron 44 (LLv.44)
No. 56
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Juutilainen, E. Ilmari "Illu" (*1914, + 1999), 26.4.1942 and 28.4.1944,
Top Finnish fighter ace (94 official kills) in Flying Squadron 24 (LLv.24),
since 1943 in Fighter Squadron 34 (HLe.Lv.34)
No. 57 Master Sergeant
Moilanen, Jooseppi (*1906, + 1982), 15.5.1942,
Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 25 (JR 25 / 4.D)
No. 58 Lance Corporal
Matilainen, Mikko O. (*1920, + 1996), 15.5.1942,
Observer of MG squad in Infantry Regiment 8 (JR 8 / 11.D)
No. 59 Corporal
Kilpinen, Yrjö (* 1904, + 1983), 15.5.1942,
SMG man and Squad Leader in Infantry Regiment 13 (JR 13 / 17.D)
No. 60 (Jäger) Lieutenant Colonel
Nordgren, J. Valter V. (* 1899, + 1968), 15.5.1942,
Regiment Commander Infantry Regiment 4 (JR 4 / 8.D)
No. 61 Captain
Laakso, Osmo T. (* 1916, + 2004), 19.5.1942,
Chief of artillery battery in Heavy Artillery Battalion 24 (Rask.Psto 24 / 17.D) 
No. 62 Lance Corporal 
Hartikainen, Johannes (*1912, + 1979), 19.5.1942,
AT gun gunner and orderly in Infantry Regiment 60 (JR 60 / 1.D)
No. 63 Captain
Vuorensola, Ahti K. (* 1918, + 1994), 19.5.1942,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 9 (JR 9 / 7.D)
No. 64 Sergeant
Kolppanen, Jaakko J. (* 1902, + 1975), 19.5.1942,
Deputy Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 29 (JR 29 / 11.D)
No. 65
.		 Sergeant
Kousa, Sauli (* 1912, + 1956), 5.7.1942,
Deputy Platoon Leader and patrol leader in Infantry Regiment 22
(JR 22 / 5.D & 17.D)
No. 66 (Jäger) Lieutenant Colonel
Kari, Kaarlo K. (* 1897, + 1944 died on apolexy), 5.7.1942,
Regiment Commander Infantry Regiment 45 (JR 45 / 8.D)
No. 67 Major
Lukkari, A. Reino I. (* 1908, + 1951), 5.7.1942,
Engineer Commander of Group Oinonen (RO)
No. 68
.		 Sergeant
Skyttä, Lauri (* 1922, + 1973), 5.7.1942,
Deputy Platoon Leader and Platoon Leader in Häme Mounted Regiment
(HRR / Rv.Pr.)
No. 69 2nd Lieutenant
Nissinen, Lauri V. "Lapra" (* 1918, + 1944 KIA), 5.7.1942,
Fighter ace in Flying Squadron 24 (Le.Lv.24) (32.5 official kills)
No. 70 Medical Corporal
Iso-Somppi, Felix (Feeli) J. (* 1909, + 1972), 17.7.1942,
Leader of medical squad in Infantry Regiment 37 (JR 37 / 19.D & 2.D)
No. 71 Lieutenant
Ahola, J. Aarne E. (* 1910, + 1994), 17.7.1942,
Platoon Leader in I Battalion / Infantry Regiment 58 (I/JR 58 / 19.D & 2.D)
No. 72
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Alakulppi, Olavi E. (* 1915, + 1990), 17.7.1942,
Leader of long-range patrol of Infantry Regiment 33 (JR 33 / 6.D),
US Army 1947 - 1968, Lieutenant Colonel,
master in nordic skiing
No. 73 Captain
Toffer, Caj E. F. (* 1911 + 1942 KIA), 21.7.1942,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 7 (JR 7 / 2.D)
No. 74 Lieutenant
Korpi, Reino K. (* 1917, + 1958), 9.8.1942,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 30 (JR 30 / 7.D)
No. 75 Lieutenant
Seppänen, Aaro (* 1910, + 1944 KIA), 9.8.1942,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 22 (JR 22 / 5.D & 17.D)
No. 76 Sergeant
Lehtonen, Kaarlo V. T. (* 1920, + 1977), 9.8.1942,
Deputy Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 5 (JR 5 / 4.D)
No. 77 Master Sergeant
Laukkanen, Hugo (* 1912, + 1974), 9.8.1942,
Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 58 (JR 58 / 2.D)
No. 78 Lance Corporal
Similä, Johan K. (* 1906, + 2002), 9.8.1942,
Rifleman in Light Detachment 5 (Kev.Os.5 / 3.D)
No. 79 Lieutenant
Penttilä, Eino V. (* 1914, + 1992), 19.8.1942,
Leader of long-range patrol detachment of 14th Division (14.D)
No. 80 (Jäger) Lieutenant-Colonel
Polón, B. Eino E. (* 1892, + 1975), 23.8.1942,
Regiment Commander Infantry Regiment 30 (JR 30 / 7.D)
No. 81 Lieutenant
Koli, Paavo O. (* 1921, + 1969), 23.8.1942,
Engineer Platoon Leader in Engineer Battalion 15 (Pion.P 15 / Div.J & III AK)
No. 82 Master Sergeant
Kojo, Leo J. (* 1917), 23.8.1942, + 2006
Deputy Platoon Leader in Frontier Jäger Battalion 4 (Rj.P 4)
No. 83 Sergeant
Laitinen, Kaarlo K. (* 1920, + 1944 KIA in Lapland War), 23.8.1942,
Deputy Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 8 (JR 8 / 11.D)
No. 84 Captain
Kokko, Lauri A. (* 1913, + 2004), 31.8.1942,
Company Chief in Jäger Battalion 6 (JP 6 / formerly 2.JPr.)
No. 85 2nd Lieutenant
Nuotio, Paavo K. (* 1899, + 1969), 31.8.1942,
Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 4 (JR 4 / 8.D)
No. 86
.		 2nd Lieutenant
Sippola, Ahto K. J. (* 1914, + 1944 KIA), 31.8.1942,
AT gun Platoon Leader in 14th [Gun] Company / Infantry Regiment 28
(14./JR 28 / 2.D)
No. 87
.		 Staff Sergeant
Mörö, Arvo (* 1914, + 1980), 31.8.1942
Leader of long range patrol detachment in Detachment Vehniäinen
(Os.Vehniäinen / PMTied.Os.)
No. 88
.		 Staff Sergeant
Suoranta, Paavo L. M. (* 1917, + 2002), 31.8.1942,
Leader of long range patrol detachment in Detachment Vehniäinen
(Os.Vehniäinen / PMTied.Os.)
No. 89 Corporal
Ovaska, Toivo J. (* 1920, + 1996), 31.8.1942,
Squad Leader in Jäger Battalion 1 / Cavalry Brigade (JP 1 / Rv.Pr.)
No. 90 Major
Maunula, Auvo H. T. (* 1907, + 1944), 8.9.1942,
Fighter Squadron Commander Flying Squadron 28 (Le.Lv.28)
No. 91
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Keinonen, Yrjö I. (* 1912, + 1977), 8.9.1942,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 9 (JR 9 / 7.D),
Infantry General,
Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces 1965 - 1969,
author
No. 92
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Karhunen, Jorma "Joppe" (* 1913, + 2002), 8.9.1942,
Leader of "Knight Flight" in Flying Squadron 24 (Le.Lv.24),
Fighter Squadron Commander Flying Squadron 24 (HLe.Lv.24),
fighter ace (31 official kills),
Colonel,
author
No. 93 Lieutenant
Lindblad, Tor R. (* 1909, + 1982), 8.9.1942,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 13 (JR 13 / 17.D)
No. 94 2nd Lieutenant
Korte, Toivo (* 1911, + 1965), 8.9.1942, 
Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 12 (JR 12)
No. 95 Sergeant
Gerdt, K. Tuomas A. (* 1922), 8.9.1942,
Orderly NCO in Infantry Regiment 7 (JR 7 / 2.D)
No. 96 (Jäger) Colonel
Puroma, Albert A. (* 1895, + 1987), 18.10.1942,
Regiment Commander Infantry Regiment 12 (JR 12 / Div.J)
No. 97 (Jäger) Colonel
Laaksonen, Sulo E. (* 1896, + 1974), 6.11.1942,
Regiment Commander Infantry Regiment 35 (JR 35 / 1.D)
No. 98
.		 Captain
Karu, Veikko J. (* 1910, + 1991), 6.11.1942,
Flight Leader in Flying Squadron 30 (Le.Lv.30),
fighter ace (10 official kills)
No. 99
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Vorho (later Vallebro), Antti (* 1912, + 1991), 6.11.1942,
Leader of long range patrol detachment in Detachment Marttina
(Os.Marttina / PMTied.Os.),
Ingrian Finn, lived in Sweden after the war
No.100
.		 Sergeant
Manninen, Toivo K. (* 1915, + 1943 died on illness), 6.11.1942,
Deputy Platoon Leader in II Battalion / Infantry Regiment 53 (II/JR 53 / 3.D),
wounded in 1942
No. 101 Corporal
Paajanen, Paavo (* 1917, + 1999), 6.11.1942,
Orderly in Light Artillery Battalion 11 (Kev.Psto 11 / 1.D)
No. 102 Corporal
Nordin, A. Oskar (* 1913, + 1997), 6.11.1942,
Squad Leader in Infantry Regiment 61 (JR 61 / 17.D)
No. 103 (Jäger) Major General
Winell, C. Bertel N. (* 1892, + 1943 heart attack), 12.12.1942,
Commander 8th Division (8.D)
No. 104 Commander
Arho, Paavo E. (* 1908, + 1950), 8.3.1943,
Chief of mine ship Louhi
No. 105 Commander 
Kivilinna, Osmo K. (* 1910, + 1943 KIA), 8.3.1943,
Chief of mine ship Riilahti
No. 106  Captain
Ek, R. Birger (* 1911, + 1990), 8.3.1943,
Flight Leader in Flying Squadron 6 (Le.Lv.6)
No. 107 Lieutenant
Korhonen, Niilo J. (* 1915, + 1943 KIA), 8.3.1943,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 10 (JR 10 / 14.D)
No. 108 Warrant Officer
Ovaskainen, Toimi (*1909, + 1991), 8.3.1943,
Chief of motor torpedo boat (MTB) Syöksy
No. 109 Master Sergeant 
Storbacka, Harald (* 1915, + 1990), 8.3.1943,
Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 61 (JR 61 / 17.D)
No. 110 Staff Sergeant
Schadewitz, Einar (* 1917, + 1981), 10.2.1943,
Deputy Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 7 (JR 7 / 2.D)
No. 111
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Pirhonen, Jouko K. E. (* 1915, + 1996), 4.6.1943,
Chief of MTB Squadron (Mtv.Lv.),
Rear Admiral, the last Knight who served in the Finnish Defence Forces
No. 112 Lieutenant
Leskinen, Veikko K. (* 1920, + 1958), 4.6.1943,
Chief of long range patrol Detachment Leskinen (Os.L/JR 11 / 3.D)
No. 113 Master Sergeant
Moisander, Leevi V. (* 1907, + 1997), 4.6.1943,
Observer NCO in Light Artillery Battalion 14 (Kev.Psto 14 / 15.D)
No. 114 Sergeant
Liikkanen, Arvi A. (* 1912, + 1980), 4.6.1943,
Squad and Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 25 (JR 25 / 4.D)
No. 115 Lance Corporal
Laisi, Eino (* 1908, + 1986), 4.6.1943,
Leader of gun squad in 34th Gun Company (34.Tyk.K / 4.D)
No. 116
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Wind, Hans H. "Hasse" (* 1919, + 1995), 31.7.1943 and 28.6.1944,
Deputy Flight Leader and Flight Leader in Flying Squadron 24 (Le.Lv.24),
later Fighter Squadron 24 (HLe.Lv.24), fighter ace (75 official kills),
wounded seriously in June 1944
No. 117 Major
Puustinen, Timo J. (* 1909, + 1962), 1.8.1943,
Battalion Commander in Infantry Regiment 10 (JR 10 / 14.D)
No. 118 Lieutenant
Nykänen, K. Heikki (* 1920), 1.8.1943,
Leader of long range patrol detachment in Infantry Regiment 11 (JR 11 / 3.D)
No. 119 Master Sergeant
Määttänen, Onni H. (* 1908), 1.8.1943,
Leader of guerrilla detachment in Detachment Kuismanen (Os.Ku. = 2./ Er.P 4)
No. 120
.		 Staff Sergeant
Pöllä, Mikko (* 1916, + 1994), 1.8.1943,
Leader of guerrilla detachment in Detachment Kuismanen (Os.Ku. = 2./Er.P 4),
Ingrian Finn
No. 121 Sergeant
Tuomela, Oiva O. (* 1919, + 1968), 1.8.1943,
Fire Control NCO in Infantry Regiment 25 (JR 25 / 4.D)
No. 122 Warrant Officer
Oksala, Unto J. (* 1915, + 1995), 21.11.1943,
Bomber pilot in Flying Squadron 44 (Le.Lv.44)
No. 123
.		 Sergeant
Heino, Lauri A. (* 1918, + 2001), 21.11.1943,
Tank driver in 3rd Company / I Armoured Battalion / Armoured Brigade
(3./I/Ps.Pr. / Ps.D)
No. 124 Lance Corporal
Sandroos, Sakari A. (* 1919, + 1997), 21.11.1943,
LMG gunner in Infantry Regiment 7 (JR 7 / 2.D)
No. 125 Private
Korpi, Erkki M. (* 1920, + 1988), 21.11.1943,
SMG man in Infantry Regiment 7 (JR 7 / 2.D)
No. 126 Lieutenant Colonel
Turkka, Kauno J. V. (* 1898, + 1944 KIA), 16.1.1944,
Battalion Commander in Infantry Regiment 27 (JR 27 / 18.D)
No. 127
.		 Major
Luukkanen, Eino A. "Eikka" (* 1909, + 1964), 18.6.1944,
Fighter Squadron Commander Fighter Squadron 34 (HLe.Lv.34),
fighter ace (56 official kills)
No. 128 Lieutenant Colonel
Kuiri, Auno J. (* 1897, + 1978), 19.6.1944,
Battalion Commander II Battalion / Infantry Regiment 5 (II/JR 5 / 4.D)
No. 129
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Magnusson, Gustaf E. "Eka" (* 1902, + 1993), 26.6.1944,
Commander Flying Regiment 3 (Le.R 3),
fighter ace (5.5 official kills),
Colonel
No. 130
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Martola, I. Armas - Eino (* 1896, + 1986), 26.6.1944,
Commander 2nd Division (2.D),
Commander VI Army Corps (VI AK),
Military Assistant of UN General Secretary 1956 - 1957,
Commander of UN forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP) 1966 - 1969,
Infantry General 1982
No. 131 (Jäger) Lieutenant General
Oesch, K. Lennart (* 1892, + 1978), 26.6.1944,
Commander of Olonets Group (Aun.R)
No. 132 Captain
Kvikant, Carl - Birger V. (* 1912, + 1944 KIA), 26.6.1944,
Company Chief in Assault Gun Battalion (Ryn.Tyk.P / Ps.D)
No. 133 Lieutenant
Aulanko, Olli S. (* 1921, + 1964), 26.6.1944,
Platoon Leader in Assault Gun Battalion (Ryn.Tyk.P / Ps.D)
No. 134 Corporal
Tuomala, Kauko H. V. (* 1918, + 1944 KIA), 27.6.1944,
Leader of AT gun squad in 8th Gun Company (8.Tyk.K / 3.D)
No. 135 Major
Leppänen, Eero K. O. (* 1907, + 1944 KIA), 27.6.1944,
Battalion Commander Jäger Battalion 4 (JP 4/JPr. / Ps.D)
No. 136 Lieutenant
Kausti, Esko (* 1916, + 1944 KIA), 1.7.44,
AT gun Platoon Leader in 24th Gun Company (24.Tyk.K / 5.D)
No. 137 Major
Kuvaja, Eino H. (* 1906, + 1975), 4.7.1944
Battalion Commander in Infantry Regiment 7 (JR 7 / 2.D)
No. 138 Private
Seppänen, Eero (* 1924, + 2004), 4.7.1944,
AT gun gunner in Infantry Regiment 49 (JR 49 / 2.D)
No. 139 Lieutenant
Ekholm, Gregorius (* 1921, + 1985), 9.7.1944,
Platoon Leader in 3rd Brigade (3.Pr.)
No. 140 Lance Corporal
Kiiveri, Eino (* 1923, + 1993), 9.7.1944,
Squad Leader in Infantry Regiment 49 (JR 49 / 2.D)
No. 141  Corporal
Kärpänen, Heikki (* 1914, + 1963), 9.7.1944,
Squad Leader in Separate Battalion 12 (Er.P 12)
No. 142  Warrant Officer
Lehtovaara, Urho S. "Pikku-Jätti" [Little Giant] (* 1917, + 1949), 9.7.1944,
Fighter ace (44.5 official kills) in Fighter Squadron 34 (HLe.Lv.34)
No. 143 Major
Toivio, Veikko E. (* 1914, + 1975), 9.7.1944,
Battalion Commander in Infantry Regiment 49 (JR 49 / 2.D)
No. 144
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Törni, Lauri A. (later Thorne, Larry A.) (* 1919, + 1965), 9.7.1944,
Volunteer in German SS troops in 1941, SS-Untersturmführer,
Leader of temporary Armoured Detachment (Pans.Os./ 1.D),
Jäger Company Chief (Jääk.K / 1.D), Captain,
US Army 1954 - 1965, Captain (Special Ops),
missed during the Vietnam War in 1965, promoted posthumously to Major,
crashed helicopter where he had been was found in the late 1990's,
movie "Green Berets" by John Wayne was inspired by his US Army career
No. 145 Lance Corporal
Väisänen, Ville (* 1918, + 1944 KIA), 12.7.1944,
AT rifle gunner in Frontier Jäger Battalion 2 (Rj.P 2)
No. 146 2nd Lieutenant
Ripatti, Eino J. (* 1920, + 1965), 12.7.1944,
Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 7 (JR 7 / 2.D)
No. 147 Staff Sergeant
Oinonen, Erkki O. (* 1915, + 2005), 18.7.1944,
Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 30 (JR 30 / 7.D & 11.D)
No. 148 Staff Sergeant
Puolamäki, Asser E. (* 1918, + 1944 KIA), 18.7.1944,
Deputy Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 44 (JR 44 / 5.D)
No. 149 Lieutenant
Honkaniemi, Toivo N. (* 1908, + 1995), 20.7.1944,
Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 6 (JR 6 / 18.D)
No. 150 Staff Sergeant
Nurmi, Martti A. (* 1912, + 1985), 23.7.1944,
Deputy AT gun Platoon Leader in 24th Gun Company (24.Tyk.K / 5.D)
No. 151 Captain
Paronen, Tauno I. (* 1912, + 1998), 22.8.1944,
Company Chief in Separate Battalion 24 (Er.P 24 / 14.D)
No. 152
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Miettinen, Martti J. (* 1903, + 1976), 2.10.1944,
Regiment Commander Coastal Artillery Regiment 12 (RTR 12 / ISuom.RPr.),
Lieutenant General
No. 153 Staff Sergeant
Veikkanen, Arvo E. (* 1919, + 1999), 2.10.1944,
Deputy Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 2 (JR 2 / 5.D)
No. 154 Corporal
Kirppu, Toivo (* 1920, + 1986), 2.10.1944,
Leader of MG Squad in Infantry Regiment 2 (JR 2 / 5.D)
No. 155 Lance Corporal
Ilomäki, Toivo O. (* 1917, + 1965), 2.10.1944,
AT gun gunner in 24th Gun Company (24.Tyk.K / 5.D)
No. 156  Major
Valkonen, Pentti P. (* 1911, + 1944 KIA in Lapland War), 7.10.1944,
Battalion Commander in Infantry Regiment 11 (JR 11 / 3.D)
No. 157
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Halsti, Wolfgang (Wolf) H. (* 1905, +1985), 16.10.1944,
Battalion Commander in Infantry Regiment 11 (JR 11 / 3.D),
author
No. 158 Lieutenant Colonel
Loimu, Vilho J. K. (*1906, + 1975), 16.10.1944,
Regiment Commander (acting) Infantry Regiment 53 (JR 53 / 3.D)
No. 159 Lieutenant General
Airo, Aksel F. (* 1898, + 1985), 18.11.1944,
Chief General Quartermaster / Supreme HQ (PM)
No. 160
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Tapola, Kustaa A. (* 1895, + 1971), 18.11.1944,
Division Commander 5th Division (5.D),
Infantry General
No. 161
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Walden, K. Rudolf (* 1878, + 1946), 2.12.1944,
Minister of Defence 1940 - 1944,
Managing Director Yhtyneet Paperitehtaat Oy (UPM)
No. 162
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Ehrnrooth, Adolf E. (* 1905, + 2004), 4.12.1944,
Regiment Commander Infantry Regiment 7 (JR 7 / 2.D),
Infantry General
No. 163
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Marttinen, Alpo K. (* 1908, + 1975), 4.12.1944,
Regiment Commander Infantry Regiment 61 (JR 61 / 17.D),
US Army 1947 - 1968, Colonel
No. 164 Lieutenant Colonel
Ahola, Arvo (* 1908, + 1998), 21.12.1944,
Battalion Commander Separate Battalion 12 (Er.P 12 / 2.D)
No. 165 Sergeant
Anttila, Allan S. (* 1921, + 1967), 21.12.1944,
Deputy Platoon Leader in Häme Mounted Regiment (HRR / Rv.Pr.)
No. 166 Sergeant
Anttonen, Mikko J. (* 1911, + 2005), 21.12.1944,
Leader of MG platoon in Infantry Regiment 49 (JR 49 / 2.D)
No. 167 Sergeant
Hämäläinen, Väinö A. (* 1920, + 2005), 21.12.1944,
Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 7 (JR 7 / 2.D)
No. 168 Captain
Iisalo, Tauno V. I. (* 1916, + 1947), 21.12.1944,
Flight Leader in Bomber Squadron 44 (PLe.Lv.44)
No. 169 Master Sergeant
Karjalainen, Esa U. (* 1917, + 1981), 21.12.1944,
Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 44 (JR 44 / 5.D)
No. 170 Master Sergeant
Katajainen, Nils E. "Nipa" (* 1919, + 1997), 21.12.1944,
Fighter ace (35.5 official kills) in Fighter Squadron 24 (HLe.Lv.24)
No. 171 Lieutenant
Koivu, Timo J. (* 1918, + 1985), 21.12.1944,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 57 (JR 57 / 15.D)
No. 172 Lieutenant
Laihiala, Eino (* 1916, + 1991), 21.12.1944,
Company Chief in Jäger Battalion 1 (JP 1 / Rv.Pr. & III AK)
No. 173 Staff Sergeant
Lehtikangas, Aapo A. (* 1917, + 2001), 21.12.1944,
Platoon Leader in Infantry Regiment 4 (JR 4 / 8.D)
No. 174 Staff Sergeant
Pikkarainen, Vilho A. (* 1918, + 1974), 21.12.1944,
Deputy Platoon Leader in 21st Brigade (21.Pr.)
No. 175 Captain
Puhakka, R. Olli P. (* 1916, + 1989), 21.12.1944,
Fighter ace (42 official kills) and Flight Leader in Fighter Squadron 34 (HLe.Lv.34)
No. 176 Lance Corporal
Rytöniemi, Jaakko E. (* 1918, + 1999), 21.12.1944,
AT gun gunner in 32nd Gun Company (32.Tyk.K / 10.D)
No. 177 Sergeant
Salonen, Aarne K. V. (* 1923, + 2003), 21.12.1944,
Leader of AT gun squad in Infantry Regiment 9 (JR 9 / 7.D)
No. 178 Private
Sipiläinen, Valter (* 1923, + 1995), 21.12.1944,
Orderly in Infantry Regiment 2 (JR 2 / 5.D)
No. 179 Lance Corporal
Suhonen, Tauno (* 1918, + 1999), 21.12.1944,
Squad Leader in Infantry Regiment 9 (JR 9 / 7.D)
No. 180 Lance Corporal
Tanttu, Pauli V. (* 1921, + 1952), 21.12.1944,
SMG man in Infantry Regiment 1 (JR 1 / 10.D)
No. 181 Corporal
Vyyryläinen, Viljo I. (* 1917, + 1976), 21.12.1944,
Leader of MG squad in Coastal Artillery Regiment 22 (RTR 22 / ISuom.RPr.)
No. 182 Lieutenant
Äijö, Lauri A. (* 1917, + 2004), 21.12.1944,
Observer in Bomber Squadron 44 (PLe.Lv.44)
No. 183 (Jäger) Lieutenant General
Siilasvuo, Hjalmar F. (* 1892, + 1947), 21.12.1944,
Commander III Army Corps (III AK) and Lapland Group (Lapin ryhmä)
No. 184 Artillery General
Nenonen, Vilho P. (* 1883, + 1960), 8.1.1945,
Inspector of Artillery / Supreme HQ (PM)
No. 185 Major
Hänninen, Antti V. V. V. (* 1904, + 1969), 10.2.1945,
Battalion Commander in Infantry Regiment 57 (JR 57 / 15.D)
No. 186 Captain
Kiiskinen, Jouko P. O. (* 1918, + 1985), 10.2.1945,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 7 (JR 7 / 2.D)
No. 187 Lieutenant
Korhonen, Toivo J. (* 1916, + 1969), 10.2.1945,
Leader of long-range patrol detachment of Frontier Jäger Battalion 6 (Rj.P 6)
No. 188 Lieutenant
Linnakko, Kaarlo O. (* 1918, + 1989), 10.2.1945,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 25 (JR 25 / 4.D)
No. 189 Commander
Salo (later Kajatsalo), Kaarlo V. (* 1909, + 1988), 10.2.1945,
Chief of Motor Torpedo Boat Detachment (Mtv.Os.)
No. 190 Captain
Vilanti, Kauko J. (* 1915, + 1974), 10.2.1945,
Company Chief in Infantry Regiment 9 (JR 9 / 7.D)
No. 191 (Jäger) Lieutenant Colonel
Laakso, Viljo A. (* 1895, + 1950), 7.5.1945,
Regiment Commander Infantry Regiment 8 (JR 8 / 11.D)

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