6. Division (Finland)
- Details
- Published: 27 March 2010 27 March 2010
- Last Updated: 07 April 2012 07 April 2012
Commanders
Eversti Verner Viikla (15 June 1941 - 18 Dec 1941)Kenraalimajuri Einar Vihma (18 Dec 1941 - 5 Aug 1944) (KIA) (1)
Eversti Albert Puroma (8 Aug 1944 - 14 Nov 1944)
Eversti A. Kurenmaa (14 Nov 1944 - 24 Nov 1944)
Other militaria
A special medal was awarded to those who served in this unit, the 6. Division Commemorative Cross.
(Courtesy of Axel Malmström)
Footnotes
1. Einar Vihma was killed by Soviet artillery fire at Ihantala on 5 August 1944.Sources used
Research by Mikko H.Reference material on this unit
Eino Pietola - JänkäjääkäritEino Pietola - Rauta Palaa
Eino Pietola - Ihantalan Murskattu Teräs
Eino Pohjamo - Tietön Divisioona
Ville Tikkanen - Jänkäjääkärin sota
Toimituskunta - Pitkospolku.JR 33 ja 12.Pr Sodassa 1941-1945