Local murders during the Finnish War of Liberation, 100 years ago

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Local murders during the Finnish War of Liberation, 100 years ago

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Post by Juha Tompuri » 23 Apr 2018, 21:23

100 yrs ago today at Raitvierinen, Kouvola:
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"Murdred Anton Niemi from Valkeala and Matti Sutela from Sippola Vi(iiala?, JT) 23rd April 1918"

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Post by jluetjen » 25 Apr 2018, 00:38

This is Finland I assume that you're speaking of.


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Post by Juha Tompuri » 25 Apr 2018, 17:07

jluetjen wrote:This is Finland I assume that you're speaking of.
Yes.
Sorry for being inaccurate.
I corrected headline.

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Post by Juha Tompuri » 25 Apr 2018, 17:47

The place in 1938, during a commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the event.
With permission, from Sihvola and Pajuoja book Myllykosken Suojeluskunna Kuvahistoria
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Post by Juha Tompuri » 04 May 2018, 21:30

Local Civil Guard founded 100 yrs ago 4th of May 1918, at local railway station.
The station exists no more.
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