FINNISH ARMY
Order of Battle 1.3.1942 - 4.3.1944

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Total Strength:
1942 -
1943 - 406.000 men

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Päämaja (PM)
(Supreme Headquarters)

Mikkeli

Commander-in-Chief
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.		 Field Marshal/
Marshal of Finland (4.6.42)
Inf.Gen.		 G. Mannerheim
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E. Heinrichs (acting
15.4. - 12.5.1943)
Chief of Staff
.		 Inf.Gen. E. Heinrichs
General Quartermaster
.		 Maj.Gen./Lt.Gen.(3.6.42) A. Airo
Chief of Operative Department
.		 Col. V. Nihtilä (25.6.42-)

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Verbindugsstab Nord

Mikkeli
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Deutschen General im finnischen
Hauptquartier		 General der Infanterie Waldemar Erfurth
Stabschef
.		 Oberstleutnant
?		 Hermann Hölter
? (1.44-)

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Special Units Under the Direct Command of Finnish Supreme HQ:

Unit Commander
Finnish Name (and Abbreviation),
(Name in English), Notes:		 Rank: Name:
     
Päämajan viestipataljoona [1] (PM VP [1])
(Supreme HQ Signals Battalion [1])

Päämajan viestipataljoona 2 (PM VP 2)
(Supreme HQ Signals Battalion 2)
Formed on ?.194?.

Päämajan radiopataljoona (PM Rad.P)
(Supreme HQ Radio Battalion)

Erillinen pataljoona 4 (Er.P 4)
(Separate Battalion 4)
Formed on 1.7.1943.
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 Maj.
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Maj.
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Lt.Col.
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Lt.Col.
Lt.Cmd.

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R. Hallamaa
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J. Sovio
P. Ahola (6.44-)

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Higher Staffs and Troops from South to North:

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Kannaksen Ryhmä (Kan.R)
(Karelian Isthmus Group)

Karelian Isthmus

Commander
Lt.Gen. H. Öhquist

Chief of staff
Col. V. Nihtilä
Lt.Col. Y. Hautala (25.6.42-)

Unit Commander / Chief
Finnish Name (and Abbreviation),
(Name in English), Notes:		 Rank: Name:
     
Rannikkotykistörykmentti 2 (RTR 2) "Yellow Regiment"
(Coastal Artillery Regiment 2)
Operatively subordinated to Kan.R for coastal defence.

18. Divisioona (18.D)
(18th Division)

10. Divisioona (10.D)
(10th Division)
In reserve since June 1943.

Osasto Mäntylä (Os. M) (12.1941 - 25.6.1943)
(Detachment Mäntylä)
Subordinated to 10.D. On front excluding one month rest in
autumn 1942. Detachment was disbanded on 25.6.1943 and
battalions were placed in reserve.

Rajajääkäripataljoona 2 (RajaJP 2) (Frontier Jäger Battalion 2)
in October 1943 RajaJP 2 was subordinated to 15.D and
placed on front.

Rajajääkäripataljoona 1 (RajaJP 1) (Frontier Jäger Battalion 1)
RajaJP 1 was moved to Olonets on 17.7.1943.

Kevyt patteristo ? (Kev.Psto ?) (Light Artillery Battalion ?)

Ratsuväkiprikaati (Rv.Pr.)
(Cavalry Brigade)
Moved to Kan.R in the summer 1943. Since June 1943 on front.
Since ?.1943 in reserve of Kan.R.

2. Divisioona (2.D)
(2nd Division)
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Heimopataljoona 3 (HeimoP 3)
(Tribal Battalion 3)
Formed in June 1943 using volunteer Finnish speaking Soviet
POWs (East Karelian tribal personnel, citizens of Soviet Union).

15. Divisioona (15.D)
(15th Division)

19. Divisioona (19.D) -> 16.Prikaati (16.Pr.) (16th Brigade)
(19th Division)
Disbanded in spring 1942. Additional troops were melded to 2.D.

19. Prikaati (19.Pr.)
(19th Brigade)

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 Lt.Col.
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Maj.Gen.
Maj.Gen.

Col./Maj.Gen.
(3.6.42)
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Lt.Col.
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Maj.
Maj.
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Maj.
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Lt.Col.
Col./Maj.Gen.
(12.3.44)
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Col./Maj.Gen.
(26.4.42)
Maj.Gen.

Lt.Col.
Maj./Lt.Col.
(?)
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Col./Maj.Gen
(26.4.42)

Col./Maj.Gen.
(31.12.41)
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Col.

 T. Reponen
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A. Pajari
P. Paalu (2.11.43-)

J. Sihvo
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L. Mäntylä (-25.6.43)
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A. Hirva
M. Avela (?.42-)
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M. Tiitola
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H. von Essen (acting)
L. Melander (28.4.42-)
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E. Hannuksela
(-12.5.42+)
A.-E. Martola (14.5.42-)

L. Mäntylä (25.6.43-)
P. Pyökkimies (?.44-)
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N. Hersalo
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E. Hannuksela (-1.2.42)
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L. Maskula

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Laatokan Rannikkoprikaati (Laat.RPr.)
(Lake Ladoga Coastal Brigade)

Coastal defence of Lake Ladoga [Laatokka]

Commander
Col. E. Järvinen
Col. Y. Takkula (15.3.43-)

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Aunuksen Ryhmä (Aun.R)
(Olonets Group)

Olonets
(between Lake Ladoga [Laatokka] and Lake Onega [Ääninen])

Commander
Lt.Gen. L. Oesch

Chief of Staff
Maj.Gen. K. Tapola
Col. I. Karhu (27.6.42-)

Unit Commander
Finnish Name (and Abbreviation),
(Name in English), Notes:		 Rank: Name:
     
VI Armeijakunta (VI AK)
(6th Army Corps)

Chief of Staff
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163. Infanterie-Division (-1/3)
Moved to north (XXXVI AK) during May/June 1942.

Panssaridivisioona (Ps.D) (6.1942-)
(Armoured Division)
Officially formed in June 1942. Moved to Karelian Isthmus
during ?.1944.

15. Prikaati (15.Pr.)
(15th Brigade)
Formed on the 24.5.1943. In reserve of Aun.R until
replaced Ps.D [JPr.] on front in winter 1944.

Rajajääkäripataljoona 3 (RajaJP )
(Frontier Jäger Battalion 3)
Reserve of VI AK securing coast of Lake Ladoga except
between 1.2. - 10.6.1943 on front. Reinforced with [AT] gun
company in March 1944.

5. Divisioona (5.D) "Lynx Division"
(5th Division)

17. Divisioona (17.D) "Oak Division"
(17th Division)
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Rajajääkäripataljoona 1 (RajaJP 1)
(Frontier Jäger Battalion 1)
Moved from V AK. Subordinated to 17.D and placed on front.

8. Divisioona (8.D)
(8th Division)
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 Maj.Gen.
Maj.Gen.

Lt.Col./Col.
(5.3.42)
Col.

Generalleutnant
Oberst

Maj.Gen.
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Col.
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Capt.
Lt.Col.
Maj.
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Col.
Maj.Gen.

Col./Maj.Gen.
(26.4.42)
Col./Maj.Gen.
(31.12.43)

Maj.
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Maj.Gen.
Maj.Gen.
Col./Maj.Gen.
(12.3.44)

 A. Blick
R. Lagus (acting 29.9.-12.10.43)

G. Snellman (30.4.42-)
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V. Nordgren (20.3.43-)

Erwin Engelbrecht
Wachsmuth (acting 5./6.42)

R. Lagus (28.6.42-)
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A. Kuistio (24.5.43-)
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J. Ränkipohja
L. Oksanen (acting ?.42)
A. Rautasalo (?.42-)
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I. Karhu
K. Tapola (14.5.42-)

A. Snellman (KIA)
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A. Sundman (13.4.42-)
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M. Tiitola
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B. Winell (+)
V. Palojärvi (9.1.43-)
A. Kääriäinen (15.2.44-)
V Armeijakunta (V AK)
(5th Army Corps)

Chief of Staff
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11. Divisioona (11.D)
(11th Division)

Rajajääkäripataljoona 4 (RajaJP 4)
(Frontier Jäger Battalion 4)
Subordinated to 11.D and in hard combat during March and
April 1942. In reserve of V AK between May and 18.6.1942.
Equipped with bicycles. Subordinated to 11.D and on front
since July. 10.9.1942 - 7.1.1943 as "builder battalion".
Since 8.1.1943 on front.

Rajajääkäripataljoona 1 (RajaJP 1) (-1.K)
(Frontier Jäger Battalion 1) (-1.Coy)
Arrived from Karelian Isthmus on 19.7.1943. 1st Company
was moved to Lappland for anti-partisan duties. Reserve
of V AK until 14.12.1943 when moved to VI AK.

7. Divisioona (7.D)
(7th Division)
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 Maj.Gen.
Maj.Gen.

Lt.Col.
Lt.Col.

Col./Maj.Gen.
(26.4.42)

Maj.
Maj.
Capt.
Maj.
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Maj.
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Maj.Gen.
Col.
Maj.Gen.

 E. Mäkinen
A. Svensson (1.8.43-)

L. Öhman (-42?)
E. Hämäläinen

K. Heiskanen
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K. Riitesuo
Y. Saarelainen (?.42-)
N. Ivakko (acting ?.43-)
O. Korhonen (?.43-)
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M. Tiitola
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A. Svensson
W. Häkli (8.43-)
S. Isakson (28.1.44-)
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Coastal Defence of Lake Onega (Ääninen):
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Äänisen Rannikkoprikaati (Ään.RPr.)
(Lake Onega Coastal Brigade)
Under the command of Naval Forces. Parts operationally
subordinated to both Aun.R and Maa.R.

Troops subordinated to Ään.RPr:

Erillinen Pataljoona 1 (Er.P 1)
(Separate Battalion 1)

Erillinen Pataljoona 2 (Er.P 2)
(Separate Battalion 2)
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 Col.
Col./Maj.Gen.
(4.6.43)
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Maj.
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Maj.

 A. Lyytinen
E. Järvinen (7.4.43-)
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O. Sourander
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H. Aarva

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Maaselän Ryhmä (Maa.R)
(Maaselkä Group)

South Viena
(between Lake Onega and Lake Ontajärvi)

Commander
Lt.Gen. T. Laatikainen

Chief of Staff
Col. Y. Takkula
Col. K. Savonjousi (9.6.42-)
Col. Y. Valkama (acting 1.3.43 - 31.5.43)
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Col. G. Snellman (31.1.44.-)

Unit Commander / Chief
Finnish Name (and Abbreviation),
(Name in English), Notes:		 Rank: Name:
     
6. Divisioona (6.D)
(6th Division)
Moved from German XXXVI AK in spring 1942. Disbanded in
spring 1942 -> 12.Prikaati (12.Pr.) (12th Brigade).
Re-formed on . Since 20.6.1943 on front.

1. Divisioona (1.D)
(1st Division)
Since 20.6.1943 in reserve.

Erillinen pataljoona 23 (Er.P 23)
(Separate Battalion 23)
Penal battalion.

Jalkaväkirykmentti 101 (JR 101)
(Infantry Regiment 101)
Formed from volunteer Finnish prisoners.

3. Prikaati (3.Pr.) "Blue Brigade"
(3rd Brigade)
In reserve of Maa.R.
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4. Divisioona (4.D)
(4th Division)
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12. Prikaati (12.Pr.)
(12th Brigade)
Former 12.D. Formed on ?.1942.

Rajajääkäripataljoona 5 (RajaJP 5)
(Frontier Jäger Battalion 5)
Secured the northern flank of Maa.R between Lake Seesjärvi and
Lake Ontajärvi since 7.3.1942. Reinforced with engineer company
and in September 1942 with armoured car platoon. Later during
summer 1943 also field gun battery, [AT] gun company and
mortar company were subordinated. In July 1943 battalion became
a temporary battle group and was reinforced more with another
engineer company and infantry battalion.
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 Maj.Gen.
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Col./Maj.Gen.
(26.4.42)
Maj.Gen.

Maj.
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Col.
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Lt.Col.
Col.
Col.
Col.

Col./Maj.Gen.
(24.4.42)
Col.
Col./Maj.Gen.
(31.12.43)

Col.
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Maj./Lt.Col.
(31.8.43)

 E. Vihma
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P. Paalu
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U. Fagernäs (21.10.43-)

N. Pärmi
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Y. Hanste
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K. Savonjousi
P. Autti (14.5.42-)
A. Kääriäinen (22.2.43-)
J. Hannula (2.44-)

K. Viljanen
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Y. Takkula (24.4.42-)
P. Autti (15.3.43-)
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A. Mäkiniemi (?-)
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V. Kivikko

 

14. Divisioona (14.D)
(14th Division)

Rukajärvi area

Commander
Maj.Gen. E. Raappana

Unit Commander
Finnish Name (and Abbreviation),
(Name in English), Notes:		 Rank: Name:
     
Rajajääkäripataljoona 6 (RajaJP 6)
(Frontier Jäger Battalion 6)
Initially reserve of 14.D but during May 1942 was moved to Lake
Ontajärvi region for securing the southern flank of the division.

Aunuksen Heimosoturipataljoona (AHSP)
(Olonets Tribal Battalion)

Täydennyspataljoona 12 (Täyd.P 12)
(Replacements Battalion 12)
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 Capt.
Maj.
Capt.
Maj.

Capt.
Lt.Col.

Maj.

 E. Kakko
V. Tuulensuu (?.43-)
J. Valtari (?.44-)
M. Murole (?.44-)

M. Olsoni
V. Nikoskelainen (21.4.42-)

E. Kakko (44)

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III Armeijakunta (III AK)
(3rd Army Corps)

Uhtua - area

Commander
Maj.Gen./Lt.Gen.(3.7.42) H. Siilasvuo
since July 1942 without commander

Chief of Staff
Col. V. Oinonen

Under German command until July 1942. Moved to Karelian Isthmus in March 1944.

Unit Commander / Chief
Finnish Name (and Abbreviation),
(Name in English), Notes:		 Rank: Name:
     
Rajajääkäripataljoona 8 (RajaJP 8)
(Frontier Jäger Battalion 8)
Subordinated to 3.D for securing its 60 km wide southern
flank. In 1943 nine manned field guards.

3. Divisioona (3.D)
(3rd Division)
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Divisioona J (Div. J)
(Division J)
Disbanded in 7.1942.

Rajajääkäripataljoona 7 (RajaJP 7)
(Frontier Jäger Battalion 7)
In July 1943 moved from Olonets and subordinated to 3.D
for securing its 35 - 40 km wide northern flank. In the summer
1943 23 manned field guards and during winter 1943/1944 ten.
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 Maj.
Maj.
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Col./Maj.Gen.
(16.11.42)
Maj.Gen.

Col./Maj.Gen.
(26.4.42)
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Maj.

 V. Karhunen
V. Suorsa (acting)
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U. Fagernäs
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A. Pajari (21.10.43-)

V. Palojärvi (-7.42)
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L. Wetterstrand

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Yhteysesikunta Roi (Roi)
(Liaison HQ Roi)

Rovaniemi

Chief of Staff
Col. O. Willamo

Unit Commander / Chief
Finnish Name (and Abbreviation),
(Name in English), Notes:		 Rank: Name:
     
Erillisosasto Sau (Er.Os. Sau) Savukoski
(Separate Detachment Sau)
Anti-partisan and long-range patrol unit. Formed on ?.1943.

1./Rajajääkäripataljoona 1 (1./RajaJP 1)
(1. Company / Frontier Guard Jäger Battalion 1)
Moved from Karelian Isthmus. Between July 1943 and February
1944 in anti-partisan duties in Ivalo - Savukoski regions. Actually
no Soviet partisans were met during this period and company
was returned back to its battalion.
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 Maj.
Maj.
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 H. Helenius
K. Parviainen (?-)
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Finnish Troops under German Command:

Unit Commander
Finnish Name (and Abbreviation),
(Name in English), Notes:		 Rank: Name:
     
Vienan Heimosoturipataljoona (VHSP)
(Viena Tribal [Warrior] Battalion)
Subordinated to 7. Gebirgs Division (XVIII Geb.AK) for securing its
southern flank.

Rajajääkäripataljoona 7 (RajaJP 7)
(Frontier Jäger Battalion 7)
Subordinated to XXXIV AK until April 1943. In rear patrol and
anti-partisan duties in a 50 km wide area. In rest until at the
beginning of June 1943 moved to Olonets and subordinated to Aun.R.

Erillisosasto P (Er.Os. P)
(Separate Detachment P)
Consisted initially of two frontier jäger companies. Subordinated to
Gebirgs-Armee-Korps Norwegen (later XIX Geb.-AK) for securing
a 200 km wide gap between it and XXXVI Geb.-AK and patrolling.
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 Maj.
Maj.
Lt.Col.
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Capt./Maj.
(4.7.42)
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Lt.Col

 Pirhonen
A. Paavola (?.43-)
?. Kärkkäinen (?.44-)
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L. Wetterstrand
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A. Pennanen

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Sources: JATHI, KILPE1, KILPE3, KARVE2, KALTI1, TAMPE1, PELSA1, VALPA1, VALPA2
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