Hjalmar Siilasvuo
Finnish general (1892–1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hjalmar Fridolf Siilasvuo (born Hjalmar Fridolf Strömberg, 18 March 1892 – 11 January 1947) was a Finnish lieutenant general (Finnish: kenraaliluutnantti), a knight of the Mannerheim Cross and a member of the Jäger Movement. He participated in the Eastern Front of World War I, the Finnish Civil War, the Winter War, Continuation War and the Lapland War.
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Born | (1892-03-18)18 March 1892 Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire |
Died | 11 January 1947(1947-01-11) (aged 54) Oulu, Finland |
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Years of service | 1915–1947 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Battles/wars | World War I Lapland War |
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Relations | General Ensio Siilasvuo (son) |
Other work | Writings, Municipal Council |
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