1. Jäger Brigade (Finland)

Details: Published: 27 March 2010 27 March 2010; Last Updated: 07 April 2012 07 April 2012

1. Jäger Brigade (1. Jääkäriprikaati) was formed in June 1941 and became the HQ of Panssaridivisioona (Armored Division) on 28 June 1942.

Commanders

Eversti Ruben Lagus (10 June 1941 - 11 July 1941)
Everstiluutnantti Väinö Merikallio (11 July 1941 - 25 July 1941)
Eversti Ruben Lagus (25 July 1941 - 28 June 1942)

Sources used

Research by Mikko H.

Reference material on this unit

Väinö Merikallio - Jääkäriprikaati Hyökkää