"General Adolf Ehrnrooth, one of Finland's most legendary war heroes, has died. He died on Thursday morning at a nursing home in Turku.
Ehrnrooth turned 99 earlier this month. He was an infantry general and held the honorary title of Knight of the Mannerheim Cross.
Ehrnrooth became a national icon and the main spokesman for the nation's war veterans, as well as for those hoping for a return of ceded parts of Karelia.
Ehrnrooth's funeral will be at Helsinki's Lutheran Cathedral on March 13. That is the day when the Winter War ended in 1940. Ehrnrooth played a decisive role in that war. During the Continuation War he led the 7th Infantry regiment.
He will be buried at Hietaniemi Cemetary in Helsinki.
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Rest in peace
Ville
War Hero Ehrnrooth Dies at 99
Legendary front commander. His regiment fought with furious tenacy during 1944 battles.
... but i think his most lasting contribution was that he contributed in his old age to the fact that todays young generation is again proud of their heritage and their country - one generation was lost between.
Ville, just to make one small adjustment - "honourary" has different meanings when we are talking about awards - Mannerheim Cross winners earned their award in battlefield - exceptional bravery in combat or exceptionally good leadership skills. Adolf Ehrnrooth fits to both of these categories.
Regards, Mark V
... but i think his most lasting contribution was that he contributed in his old age to the fact that todays young generation is again proud of their heritage and their country - one generation was lost between.
Ville, just to make one small adjustment - "honourary" has different meanings when we are talking about awards - Mannerheim Cross winners earned their award in battlefield - exceptional bravery in combat or exceptionally good leadership skills. Adolf Ehrnrooth fits to both of these categories.
Regards, Mark V
