15. Division (Finland)

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15. Division (15. Divisioona)

Commanders

Eversti Niilo Hersalo (18 June 1941 - 27 Nov 1944)

Other militaria

A special medal was awarded to those who served in this unit, the Eastern Karelian Isthmus Cross.
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(Courtesy of Jaska Petsola)

Sources used

Research by Mikko H.

Reference material on this unit

Uolevi Koskenpalo - 15.Divisioona Jatkosodassa
Antti Pekola - Karhun Kämmen Lyö - JR 15:n Historia
Antti Pekkala - Kannaksella Loppuun Saakka.JR 57 Taistelee
Veikko Huuska - Ikaalisten Miehet Jatkosodassa : III/JR 57:n Historiikki