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Linder, Ernst

    Date of birth:
    April 25th, 1868 (Pohja, Finland, Russian Empire)
    Date of death:
    April 14th, 1943
    Buried on:
    North Cemetery
    Nationality:
    Swedish

    Biography

    Cavalry general Ernst Linder was a Swedish war volunteer in the Winter War (1939-1940). He was the commander of the Salla region.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)

    With swords
    Vapaudenristin Suurristi (VR SR)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)

    Awarded with swords.
    Vapaudenristin 1.luokka (VR 1)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)

    Awarded with swords.
    Vapaudenristin 2.luokka (VR 2)
    Officier du l' Ordre du Mérite Agricole
    Frans Josefsorden - Offizierskreuz
    Croix militaire 1ere Classe
    Ridder af Dannebrog
    Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur

    Sources

    • Photo: Public domain

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