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Vilho Rättö
Vilho Rättö (10 March 1913 – 21 January 2002) was a Finnish soldier, a Knight of the Mannerheim Cross and, Mannerheim-ristin ritarit in civilian life, a driver and an industrial worker. Private (rank), Private Rättö was the fourth Knight of the Mannerheim Cross, and the first private to be awarded the high decoration. Then, he was an anti-tank gun gunner in (infantry regiment) JR 27 (:fi:Jalkaväkirykmentti 27 (jatkosota), fi). The stated reason for this award was the capture of an enemy anti-tank gun and destroying four enemy tanks with it, as well as his valiant actions and resourcefulness in the battle. Later, he was promoted to the rank of ''ylikersantti'' (staff sergeant) in the reserve. References 1913 births 2002 deaths People from Vyborg District Military personnel from Viipuri Provin ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |