Lauri Malmberg

Finnish general (1888-1948) · Finland · On the map · Died at 59

Kaarlo Lauri Torvald Malmberg was a Finnish lieutenant general. He participated in the Jäger Movement and the Finnish Civil War, served briefly as Chief of Defence in 1925, and was Minister of Defense from 1924 to 1925.

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A typical day, 30 days to 25 June 2026

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Awards

Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star1941

Cross of the Order of Lāčplēšis, 2nd class

Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland

Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland

Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog

1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle

Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav

Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross

Grand Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus

Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta

Order of the German Eagle

Cross of Liberty

Cross of Vytis

Iron Cross 2nd Class

Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918

Aizsargi Cross of Merit

Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class

Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class

Memorial medal of the War of Liberation

Memorial medal of the Winter War

Medal of Merit, First Class, of the Civil Defence

Cross of the Order of Lāčplēšis, 1st class

Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great

About this person

He is best known as the commander of the White Guard from 1921 to 1944, a position he held during, among other things, the Mäntsälä rebellion, the Winter War and the Continuation War.

Country

Finland

Type

Other

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1888 to 1948 · aged 59