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Arnold Meri

Estonian soldier allied with the Soviet Union (1919-2009) · Estonia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 89

Arnold Meri was a Soviet World War II veteran and the first Estonian Hero of the Soviet Union. After Estonia became independent, he was later charged with genocide for his role in the deportation of some Estonians to the inhospitable regions of the USSR. He was a first cousin of the President of Estonia, Lennart Meri.

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Awards

Zhukov Medal
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
Order of Lenin
Order of Honour
Hero of the Soviet Union
Order of the Badge of Honour
Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class
Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class
Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Order of Friendship of Peoples
Order of the Red Star
Medal "Veteran of Labour"
Jubilee Medal "60 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"

About this person

At the time of his death, Meri was an honorary chairman of the Estonian Anti-Fascist Committee.

Country
Estonia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2009 · aged 89

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