![]() ![]() He also saw action as a part of the Finnish volunteer "jägerbattalion 27" fighting on the German side in World War I. Hjalmar Fridolf Siilasvuo (birthname: Hjalmar Fridolf Strömberg, 18 March 1892, Helsinki – 11 January 1947) was a Finnish general who led troops in the Winter War, Continuation War and Lapland War. Iron Cross, Order of the White Rose, Order of the Cross of Liberty, Mannerheim Cross ![]() ![]() Gruppenführer (Germany 1916) Lieutenant General (Finland 1940)īrigade Siilasvuo (Winter War), III Corps (1941–19), Group Lapland (1944), I Division (1944–1947)īattle of Suomussalmi, Battle of Tampere, Battle of Viipuri, Battle of Raate road, Battle of Kuhmo, Operation Silver Fox, Battle of Tornio Hjalmar Siilasvuo (at right) receiving a situation report of Battle of Raate-Road
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