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Sakari Simelius

Finnish general and Chief of Defence (1900-1985) · Finland · On the map · Died at 84

Jaakko Sakari Simelius was a Finnish General of the Infantry. He was the Chief of Defence of the Finnish Defence Forces between 1959 and 1965.

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A typical day, 30 days to 25 August 2026

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1985Died18 May 19851965Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of FinlandAward1964Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. OlavAward1961Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of FinlandAward1958Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with starAward1900Born13 November 1900

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Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland1965
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav1964
Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland1961
Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star1958
Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class
Memorial medal of the War of Liberation
Memorial medal of the Winter War
Memorial medal of the Continuation War
Gold Medal of Merit of the Reserve Officers Association
Iron Cross (1939), 2nd class
Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
Cross of Liberty, 1st Class
Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross
Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Commander of the Legion of Merit

About this person

Country
Finland
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1900 to 1985 · aged 84

The same award as Sakari

Lauri SutelaBoth received Gold Medal of Merit of the Reserve Officers AssociationArvo PenttiBoth received Gold Medal of Merit of the Reserve Officers AssociationArmas-Eino MartolaBoth received Gold Medal of Merit of the Reserve Officers Association