CONTINUATION WAR 1941 - 1945

Karjalan Armeija (Kar.A) (29.6.1941 - 28.2.1942)
(Karelian Army)
Became Olonets Group on 1.3.1942.

Aunuksen Ryhmä (Aun.R) (1.3.1942 - 19.7.1944)
(Olonets Group)
Assistant of Engineer Commander
Former Karelian Army re-named on 1.3.1942. Suspended
on 19.7.1944. Part of it had earlier became Staff of the
Commander of Troops in Karelian Isthmus (Ka.Jo.KE).

Ryhmä Oinonen (RO) (6.1941 - 4.1942)
(Group Oinonen)
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I Armeijakunta (I AK) (8.8.1941 - 1.2.1942)
(I Army Corps)
Formed on 8.8.1941. Re-named as V AK on 1.2.1942.

II Armeijakunta (II AK) (6.1941-28.2.1942, 4.3.-11.1944)
(II Army Corps)
Became Maaselkä Group on 1.3.1942. Re-named back
to II AK on 4.3.1944.

Maaselän Ryhmä (Maa.R) (1.3.1942 - 4.3.1944)
(Maaselkä Group)
Former II AK re-named on 1.3.1942. Suspended on
4.3.1944 and re-named back to II AK on 4.3.1944.

III Armeijakunta (III AK) (6.1941 - 12.1944)
(III Army Corps)
Before 7.1942 in Kiestinki - Uhtua, 7.1942 - 19.2.1944
in Uhtua area and since 5.3.1944 in eastern Karelian
Isthmus.

IV Armeijakunta (IV AK) (6.1941-28.2.1942, 4.3.-11.1944)
(IV Army Corps)
Became Karelian Isthmus Group on 1.3.1942. Suspended
and re-named back to VI AK on 4.3.1944.

Kannaksen Ryhmä (Kan.R) (1.3.1942 - 4.3.1944)
(Karelian Isthmus Group)
Formed on 1.3.1942 from IV AK. Became IV AK again on
4.3.1944.

V Armeijakunta (V AK) (1.2.1942 - 5.12.1944)
(V Army Corps)
Former I AK re-named on 1.2.1942.

VI Armeijakunta (VI AK) (6.1941 - 11.1944)
(VI Army Corps)
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VII Armeijakunta (VII AK) (6.1941 - 31.5.1943)
(VII Army Corps)
Suspended on 31 May 1943.

Kannaksen joukkojen komentajan esikunta
(Ka.Jo.KE) (14.6. - 10.1944)
(HQ of the Commander of Troops in Karelian Isthmus)
Small temporary HQ formed from the HQ / Olonets Group
for leading and co-ordinating troops in Karelian Isthmus.

Merivoimat (Meriv.E)
(Naval Forces)
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Hangon Ryhmä (HR) (17.6.1941 - 7.4.1942)
(Hanko Group)

Ilmapuolustus / Ilmavoimat (IPE / Ilmav.E)
(Air Defence / Air Force)
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Capt./Maj.
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Lt.Col./Col.
(16.9.42)
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Maj.
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/ Maj.(Eng.)
(31.8.43)
Lt.Col.

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Lt.Col./Col.
(21.12.43)
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Maj./Lt.Col.
(13.4.43)
Col.

Maj./Lt.Col.
(19.11.41)
Maj./Lt.Col.
(31.8.43)

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V. Vainio (6.41-28.1.42)
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V. Vainio (1.3.42-19.7.44)
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N. Sarmo (11.1.43 - ?)
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V. Sutela
R. Lukkari (23.8.-12.41)
(without Eng.Co. 12.41 - 4.42)

E.-E. Saarinen (8.41-2.42)
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K. Olanti (6.41-28.2.42,
4.3.-11.44)
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K. Olanti (1.3.42-4.3.44)
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N. Sarmo
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M. Niskala (acting 11.1.43-)
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K. Kivimäki (3.-12.44)

N. Oinonen (6.41-28.2.42,
4.3.-11.44)
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N. Oinonen (1.3.42-4.3.44)
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E.-E. Saarinen (1.2.42-)
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K. Pylkkänen (25.5.44-11.44)

K. Kivimäki
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V. Salmio (15.10.42-11.44)
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I. Kauranen (-31.5.43)
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V. Vainio (25.7.-10.44)
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M. Kuumola
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A. Vansen (2.-11.44)

A. Laakso (Eng. CO 17.D)
J. Fabritius (17.7.-12.41)

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2. Divisioona (2.D)
(2nd Division)

3. Divisioona (3.D) / Ryhmä F
(3rd Division / Group F)
Called Group F temporarily between 1.7. - 17.8.1941.
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4. Divisioona (4.D)
(4th Division)

5. Divisioona (5.D)
(5th Division)
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6. Divisioona (6.D) (6.1941 - 7.1942, 12.1942 - 11.1944)
(6th Division)
Suspended in July 1942. Re-formed in December 1942.
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7. Divisioona (7.D)
(7th Division)
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8. Divisioona (8.D)
(8th Division)
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10. Divisioona (10.D)
(10th Division)

11. Divisioona (11.D)
(11th Division)
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12. Divisioona (12.D) (6.1941 - 1.1942)
(12th Division)
Suspended on 1.1942.

14. Divisioona (14.D)
(14th Division)
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15. Divisioona (15.D)
(15th Division)

17. Divisioona (17.D)
(17th Division)
Belonged to Hanko Group until 18.7.1942.

18. Divisioona (18.D)
(18th Division)
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19. Divisioona (19.D) (6.1941 - 1.2.1942)
(19th Division)
Suspended on 1.2.1942.

Ryhmä J
(Group J)
On 14.8.1941 reinforced and re-named as:
Divisioona J (Div. J) (14.8.1941 - 7.8.1942)
(Division J)
Temporary division formed on 14.8.1941. Suspended
on 7.8.1942.

Panssaridivisioona (Ps.D) (28.6.1942 - 30.12.44)
(Armoured Division)

1. Rannikkodivisioona (1.Ran.D) (13.7. - 30.11.1944)
(1st Coastal Division)

1. Divisioona (1.D) (5.12.1944 -)
(1st Division)
New peace-time division which consisted of conscripts
was the only Finnish unit which continued fighting in
Lapland War after December 1944. Formed from
III Army Corps (III AK) and its troops.
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Capt./Maj.
(30.12.41)

Capt./Maj.
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Maj.
Maj.

Capt./Maj.
(6.8.42)

Capt./Maj.
(26.4.42)
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Capt./Maj.
(27.8.41)
Capt.
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Capt./Maj.
(23.6.44)

Capt./Maj.
(13.4.42)
Capt./Maj.
(23.9.44)

Capt./Maj.
(6.8.42)
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Maj.

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(6.7.44)

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(8.10.42)

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P. Rantanen
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A. M. Pennanen (got sick)
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P. Salonen (21.10.42-)
O. Heinonen (5.-11.44)

O. Kakko
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I. Kaski
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A. Kalpamaa (3.-11.44).

R. Arimo (-16.4.42,
12.42-10.43)
E. Kaartinen (acting
19.4.-2.7.42)
V. Tiainen (10.43-11.44)
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T. Pälikkö
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V. Alatalo (6.43-11.44)
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Y. Urto
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O. Heinonen (6.42-)
F. Rinta (5.44-)
O. Mattila (10.-11.44)

P. Salonen
K. Koutsa (3.42-11.44)

H. Hornamo
V. Sutela (1.42-)
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V. Salmio (6.41-1.42)
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A. Takala
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O. Harlahti (18.12.42-11.44)

S. Salmi (6.41-10.44)
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A. Laakso (-5.9.41 +)
F. Rinta (12.9.41-)
P. Salonen (5.-11.44)

K. Tuurna
A. Siitonen (4.43-11.44)
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R. Nyman (6.41-1.42)
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(without Eng.Commander)
E. Pyyry (27.7.-14.8.41)
(CO Pion.P 15)
E. Pyyry (14.8.41-7.8.42 ?)
(CO Pion.P 15)
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T. Marrasmaa (9.42-11.44)
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E. Kuittinen (13.7.-30.11.44)
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K. Kivimäki (5.12.44-)
E. Kaartinen (26.1.45-)

12. Prikaati (12.Pr.) (27.2.1942 - 4./5.1943)
(12th Brigade)

15. Prikaati (15.Pr.) (24.5.1943 - 1.1.1945)
(15th Brigade)

16. Prikaati (16.Pr.) (spring - summer 1942)
(16th Brigade)
Infantry Regiment 16 (JR 16). Never established to a full
brigade. Suspended.

19. Prikaati (19.Pr.) (30.11.1943 - 11.1944)
(19th Brigade)

20. Prikaati (20.Pr.) (30.11.1943 - 11.1944)
(20th Brigade)

21. Prikaati (21.Pr.) (6.12.1943. - 27.11.1944)
(21st Brigade)

Prikaati Kuussaari (Pr.K) (19.7. - 20.10.1941)
(Brigade K)
Small temporary brigade without own support units.

Ratsuväkiprikaati (Rv.Pr.)
(Cavalry Brigade)
* Engineer Officer. The title Engineer Commander was
used since November 1943.

Rajajääkäriprikaati (Rj.Pr., also RajaJPr.) (10.7. - 11.1944)
(Frontier [Guard] Jäger Brigade)
Temporary brigade formed from Frontier Jäger Battalions.

Osasto Lagus (Os.L)
(Detachment Lagus)
Temporary combat group in the summer 1941 only.

Osasto Pajari (Os.P)
(Detachment Pajari)
Temporary combat group formed for re-taking Suursaari
Island on Gulf of Finland in March 1942.

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

Äänisen rannikkoprikaati (Ään.RPr.)
(Lake Onega Coastal Brigade)
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K. Myllykangas
(27.2.42-4./5.43)

C. von Knorring (10.43-10.44)
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(no Engineer Commander)
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O. Lahtela (1.-11.44)
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E. Korhonen (1.-11.44)
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P. Keinänen (1.-11.44)
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E. Lausas (19.7.-20.10.41)
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P. Kallio (27.9.41-) *
Y. Kiviranta (2.43-) *
M. Väre (6.44-)
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E. Kala (7.-11.44)
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V. Nuottimäki (7.-?.41)
(CO of Pion.P 1)
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I. Rytkönen (3.-4.42)
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P. Kallio (?.43-6.44)
I. Kaski (6.-7.44)

Pioneeripataljoona 2 (Pion.P 2)
(Engineer Battalion 2)
VI AK. In 10.1941 subordinated to VII AK. On 21.8.1942
attached to Armoured Division (Ps.D) until 9.1944. During
the Lapland War subordinated to III AK. Disbanded in 11.1944.

Pioneeripataljoona 3 (Pion.P 3) (7.1941 - 1.10.1942)
(Engineer Battalion 3)
Formed in July 1941 for Supreme HQ. 1./Pion.P 3 was
subordinated to Group O (RO) until 10.1941. Since August
1941 subordinated to Karelian Army and between 1. - 10.1942
again to Group O. Battalion was suspended on 1.10.1942.

Pioneeripataljoona 11 (Pion.P 11)
(Engineer Battalion 11)
IV AK, 20.9.1941- VI AK, 9. - 11.1944 III AK.
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Pioneeripataljoona 12 (Pion.P 12)
(Engineer Battalion 12)
II AK / Maa.R 6.1941 - 9.1944

Pioneeripataljoona 13 (Pion.P 13)
(Engineer Battalion 13)
VII AK, 9.1941- I AK / V AK 2.1942 - 10.1944.

Pioneeripataljoona 14 (Pion.P 14)
(Engineer Battalion 14)
IV AK / Kan.R 6.1941 - 9.1944, 9. - 19.11.1944 III AK.
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Pioneeripataljoona 15 (Pion.P 15)
(Engineer Battalion 15)
III AK 5.1941 - 12.1942, 5.1943 - 11.1944,
4.1. - 20.5.1943 VII AK. Since 17.7.1941 battalion had only
two engineer companies. Suspended on 15.12.1944.
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Pioneeripataljoona 21 (Pion.P 21)
(Engineer Battalion 21)
5.D. Disbanded on 14.11.1944.

Pioneeripataljoona 22 (Pion.P 22)
(Engineer Battalion 22)
8.D. Disbanded in November 1944.

Pioneeripataljoona 23 (Pion.P 23)
(Engineer Battalion 23)
8.D. 3rd Company partisipated in conquering of Suursaari
Island in March 1942. Battalion was disbanded on 13.11.1944.
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Pioneeripataljoona 24 (Pion.P 24)
(Engineer Battalion 24)
14.D.
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Pioneeripataljoona 25 (Pion.P 25)
(Engineer Battalion 25)
4.D. Disbanded on 16.11.1944.

Pioneeripataljoona 26 (Pion.P 26)
(Engineer Battalion 26)
10.D. Disbanded in November 1944.
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Pioneeripataljoona 27 (Pion.P 27) (6.1941 - 24.9.1942)
(Engineer Battalion 27)
12.D, 19.5.1942- Maa.R. Battalion was dissolved on 24.9.1942.

Pioneeripataljoona 28 (Pion.P 28)
(Engineer Battalion 28)
11.D.
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Pioneeripataljoona 29 (Pion.P 29) (6.1941 - 10.1944)
(Engineer Battalion 29)
1.D.

Pioneeripataljoona 30 (Pion.P 30) (6.1941 - 29.9.1942)
(Engineer Battalion 30)
19.D. Disbanded on 29.9.1942.

Pioneeripataljoona 31 (Pion.P 31)
(Engineer Battalion 31)
15.D. Disbanded on 9.11.1944.

Pioneeripataljoona 32 (Pion.P 32)
(Engineer Battalion 32)
17.D. In June and July 1941 under training. On 11.7.1941
battalion formed three flamethrower platoons
(3x flamethrower each). Battalion was disbanded in 11.1944.

Pioneeripataljoona 33 (Pion.P 33)
(Engineer Battalion 33)
2.D. Disbanded since 12.11.1944.

Pioneeripataljoona 34 (Pion.P 34)
(Engineer Battalion 34)
3.D / Group F. Disbanded in November 1944.
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Pioneeripataljoona 35 (Pion.P 35)
(Engineer Battalion 35)
7.D.

Pioneeripataljoona 36 (Pion.P 36)
(Engineer Battalion 36)
6.D. Disbanded in November 1944.
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A. Sorasalmi (+)
O. Kivelä (2.5.42-)
Raemaa (acting 5.-10.43)
E. Pyyry (5.43-11.44)
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J. Saaristo
T. Marrasmaa (8.41-1.10.42,
also Eng. CO / Group O)
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P. Kallio
O. Heinonen (9.41-)
T. Raimoranta (6.42-)
J. Haukinen (acting 8.-12.42,
5.-8.43)
A. Heino (11.43-11.44)

A. Siitonen
J. Häikiö (31.7.41-11.44)
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K. Kinnunen
V. Komsi (8.-24.11.44)
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V. Tiainen
J. Vartiainen (11.42-)
P. Halonen (6.44-)
L. Laitakari (10.-19.11.44)

N. Simpainen
E. Pyyry (27.7.41-)
O. Kivelä (5.43-)
F. Eiramo (12.43-)
P. Kallio (4.44-)
E. Takala (10.-15.12.44)

T. Kautto
J. Kaloinen (acting 2.-5.42)
L. Manninen (5.43-14.11.44)

O. Mattila
P. Väisänen (10.-11.44)
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J. Häikiö
A. Siitonen (7.41-)
A. Axelson (5.-12.43,
3.-13.11.44)
T. Liukko (acting 12.43-3.44)

O. Luhas
V. Komsi (8.41-)
B. Björklund (later Jarnola)
(acting 6.-12.42, 12.42-?.44)

E. Koskinen
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K. Koutsa
P. Salonen (3.42-)
J. Lehtinen (9.43-)
Patomäki (acting 9.6.-12.6.44)
J. Kämäri (10.-11.44)

M. Hämälä
A. Haanto (3.-24.9.42)
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F. Rinta
V. Sutela (12.9.41-)
E. Paloheimo (12.41-)
A. Linnamaa (10.-?.44)

K. Korjula (6.41-10.44)
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L. Manninen (6.41-29.9.42)
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T. Suhonen
V. Kuuskoski (1.42-)
A. Haanto (8.43-9.11.44)

T. Marrasmaa
T. Raimoranta (8.41-)
J. Lehtinen (6.42-)
J. Haukinen (9.43-11.44)
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A. Kalpamaa
E. Ahvenainen (3.-11.44)
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E. Pyyry
N. Simpainen (27.7.41-)
M. Väre (10.41-)
R. Lampi (4.42-)
V. Nuottimäki (10.42-)
L. Sutela (11.43-11.44)

V. Hieta (-11.31, 7.44-)
V. Alatalo (11.41-)
A. Uotila (12.43-7.44)

E. Kaartinen
V. Pekkala (acting
16.4.-2.7.42)
L. Sutela (8.42-)
R. Arimo (1.43-)
V. Tiainen (3.43-)
O. Kivelä (1.44-)
K. Myllykangas (10.-11.44)

Pioneerikomppania / 12. Prikaati (27.2.1942 - 17.1.1943)
(Pion.K/12.Pr.)
(Engineer Company / 12th Brigade)
Former 3./Pion.P 15. Suspended on 17.1.1943.

Pioneerikomppania / 15. Prikaati (6.1943 - 10.1944)
(Pion.K/15.Pr.)
(Engineer Company / 15th Brigade)

Pioneerikomppania / 19. Prikaati (Pion.K/19.Pr.) (1.-11.1944)
(Engineer Company / 19th Brigade)
Did not partisipate in Lapland War with the brigade.

Pioneerikomppania / 20. Prikaati (Pion.K/20.Pr.) (1.-11.1944)
(Engineer Company / 20th Brigade)
Formed from Engineer Battalion 15 and Engineer Platoon /
Infantry Regiment 22.

Pioneerikomppania / 21. Prikaati (Pion.K/21.Pr.) (1.-11.1944)
(Engineer Company / 21st Brigade)
Formed from Engineer Battalion 15 and Engineer Platoon /
Infantry Regiment 22.

Pioneerikomppania / Ratsuväkiprikaati (11.1943 - 11.1944)
(Pion.K/Rv.Pr.)
(Engineer Company / Cavalry Brigade)

Pioneerikomppania / Rajajääkäriprikaati (6. - 11.1944)
(Pion.K/RajaJPr.)
(Engineer Company / Frontier [Guard] Jäger Brigade)

1. Pioneerikomppania (1.Pion.K) (19.6. - ?.1944)
(1st Engineer Company)
Formed on 19./20.6.1944 by Engineer Training Centre
(Pion.Koul.K). Company was subordinated to IV AK for
preparing blocking of Saimaa Canal (between Bay of Viborg
and Lake Saimaa).
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K. Myllykangas
(27.2.42-17.1.43)
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C. von Knorring (6.43-10.44)
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O. Lahtela (1.-11.44)
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E. Korhonen (1.-11.44)
(later Kangas-Korhonen)
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M. Keinänen (1.-11.44)
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J. Väre (18.1.-11.44)
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E. Kala (7.-11.44)
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T. Kautto (19.6.-?.44)

1. Rannikkopioneerikomppania (1.RPion.K) (7.1941 - ?.1942)
(1st Coastal Engineer Company)
Hanko Group (HR). Since spring 1942 1st Coastal Brigade
(1.RPr.) In the summer 1942 re-named as 1st Naval Engineer
Company (1.MPion.K).

2. Rannikkopioneerikomppania (2.RPion.K) (?.1941 - ?.1942)
(2nd Coastal Engineer Company)
2nd Coastal Brigade (2.RPr.) -> 10.3.1942- East Gulf of
Finland Coastal Brigade (ISuom.RPr.). In the summer 1942
became 2nd Naval Engineer Company (2.MPion.K).

3. Rannikkopioneerikomppania (3.RPion.K) (?. - ?.8.1941)
(3rd Coastal Engineer Company)
3rd Coastal Brigade (3.RPr.). Suspended in August 1941.

4. Rannikkopioneerikomppania (4.RPion.K) (?.1941 - 1.1942)
(4th Coastal Engineer Company)
4th Coastal Brigade (4.RPr.) / Hanko Group (HR).
Suspended in January 1942.

5. Rannikkopioneerikomppania (5.RPion.K) (7.1941 - 1.1942)
(5th Coastal Engineer Company)
5th Coastal Brigade (5.RPr.) -> 8.11.1941- 7th Coastal Brigade
(7.RPr.). Suspended in January 1942.

6. Rannikkopioneerikomppania (6.RPion.K) (7.1941 - 1.1942)
(6th Coastal Engineer Company)
6th Coastal Brigade (6.Rpr.), since ?.1941 4th Coastal Brigade
(4.RPr.) / Hanko Group (HR). Under training until 12.1941.
On 19.7.1941 formed flamethrower platoon (12x flamethrower).
In January 1942 joined together as 1st Coastal Engineer
Company (1.RPion.K).

7. Rannikkopioneerikomppania (7.RPion.K) (?.1941 - ?.1942)
(7th Coastal Engineer Company)
7th Coastal Brigade (7.RPr.) -> 1.3.1942- Turku Archipelago
Sea Coastal Brigade (Saar.RPr.). Became 7th Naval Engineer
Company (7.MPion.K) in the summer 1942.

42. Rannikkopioneerikomppania (42.RPion.K) (6. - 8.1941)
(42nd Coastal Engineer Company)
Hanko Group (HR). In 8.1941 was suspended and part of the
company became 42nd Coastal Engineer Platoon (42.RPion.J).

51. Rannikkopioneerikomppania (51.RPion.K) (?.1941 - 1.1942)
(51st Coastal Engineer Company)
5th Coastal Brigade (5.RPr.) -> 8.11.1941- 7th Coastal Brigade
(7.RPr.).

1. Meripioneerikomppania (1.MPion.K) (1.1942 - ?.1944)
(1st Naval Engineer Company)
Hanko Group (HR). In spring 1942 subordinated to various
coastal brigades at Gulf of Finland for clearing duties. Later in
Uusimaa Coastal Brigade (Uud.RPr.).

2. Meripioneerikomppania (2.MPion.K) (?.1942 - ?.1944)
(2nd Naval Engineer Company)
East Gulf of Finland Coastal Brigade (ISuom.RPr.). Former
2nd Coastal Engineer Company (2.RPion.K) re-named in the
summer 1942.

3. Meripioneerikomppania (3.MPion.K) (?.1942 - 6.1944)
(3rd Naval Engineer Company)
Lake Ladoga Coastal Brigade (Laat.RPr.). Formed in the
summer 1942.

4. Meripioneerikomppania (4.MPion.K) (?.1942 - 6.1944)
(4th Naval Engineer Company)
Lake Onega Coastal Brigade (Ään.RPr.). Formed in the
summer 1942. Became Engineer Detachment / Lake Onega
Coastal Brigade (Pion.Os./Ään.RPr.) in June 1944.

7. Meripioneerikomppania (7.MPion.K) (?.1942 - ?.1944)
(7th Naval Engineer Company)
Turku Archipelago Sea Coastal Brigade (Saar.RPr.). Former
7th Coastal Engineer Company (7.RPion.K) re-named in the
summer 1942.

8. Meripioneerikomppania (8.MPion.K) (?.1941 - ?.1942)
(8th Naval Engineer Company)
8th Coastal Brigade (8.RPr.). Formed in autumn 1941.
Suspended in late spring 1942.

Rannikkopioneerijoukkue / Laatokan rannikkoprikaati
(RPion.J./Laat.RPr.) (? - 11.1944)
(Coastal Engineer Platoon / Lake Ladoga Coastal Brigade)

Pioneeriosasto / Äänisen rannikkoprikaati (6. - 7.1944)
(Pion.Os./Ään.RPr.)
(Engineer Detachment / Lake Onega Coastal Brigade)
In June 1944 3./Pion.P 25 and 17.Pion.Var.K were
subordinated to 4.MPion.K and Lake Onega Coastal Brigade
became Detachment Järvinen. In July 1944 engineer
detachment became Engineer Detachment / 1st Coastal
Division (Pion.Os./1.RD).
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I. Kaski (?.-11.44)

Moottoriponttoniosasto (Mt.Pontt.Os.)
(Motor Pontoon Detachment) (1.1942 - 15.2.1943)
V AK. Temporary formation at river Svir [Syväri] formed
from the disbanded separate motor pontoon companies.
In February 1943 was re-named back to 12.Mt.Pontt.K.

11. Erillinen moottoriponttonikomppania (11.Er.Mt.Pontt.K)
(11th Separate Motor Pontoon Company)
Re-named on 22.12.1941 as:
11. Moottoriponttonikomppania (11.Mt.Pontt.K)
(11th Motor Pontoon Company)
II AK, 9.1941- I AK, 1.1942- Kan.A, 3.1943 - 11.1944 III AK.

12. Erillinen moottoriponttonikomppania (12.Er.Mt.Pontt.K)
(12th Separate Motor Pontoon Company) (6. - 12.1941)
Karelian Army. Disbanded in December 1941.

12. Moottoriponttonikomppania (12.Mt.Pontt.K)
(12th Motor Pontoon Company) (25.2.1943 - 11.1944)
Re-formed on 25.2.1943. V AK, 7.1944- Saimaa Civil
Guard District (Sai.skp), 10. - 11.1944 III AK.

13. Erillinen moottoriponttonikomppania (13.Er.Mt.Pontt.K)
(13th Separate Motor Pontoon Company) (6. - 12.1941)
II AK, I AK. Disbanded in December 1941. Additional
personnel was given to 11.Mt.Pontt.K.

1. Siltakomppania (1.SiltaK) (6.1941 - 30.9.1942)
(1st Bridge Company) (19.6. - 11.1944)
Supreme HQ, Kar.A, 8.1941 - 30.9.1942 VI AK, 19.6.1944- ?
Suspended on 30.9.1942. Re-formed on 19.6.1944.

2. Siltakomppania (2.SiltaK)
(2nd Bridge Company)
6.1941 - 3.1944, 9. - 11.1944 III AK, 3. - 9.1944 Supreme HQ.

3. Siltakomppania (3.SiltaK) (8.1941 - 28.9.1942, ?. - 11.1944)
(3rd Bridge Company)
Active since August 1941. Supreme HQ, VI AK, Kar.A.
Suspended on 28.9.1942. Re-formed in 1944 for Supreme HQ.

4. Siltakomppania (4.SiltaK) (7.1941 - 11.1944)
(4th Bridge Company)
Active since July 1941. III AK.
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5. Siltakomppania (5.SiltaK)
(5th Bridge Company)
6. - 10.1941, 7. - 11.1944 III AK, 10.1941- German 163.I.D.,
12.1941 - 7.1944 Aun.R.

6. Siltakomppania (6.SiltaK)
(6th Bridge Company)
VII AK, 7. - 11.1944 III AK.
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7. Siltakomppania (7.SiltaK) (7.1941 - 11.1944)
(7th Bridge Company)
Active since July 1941. IV AK, 9.1941- VII AK, 9. - 11.1944 ?.
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8. Siltakomppania (8.SiltaK) (7.1941 - 11.1944)
(8th Bridge Company)
Active since July 1941. IV AK (II AK),
11.1941- II AK / Maa.R, 7.1944- II AK, 9. - 11.1944 III AK.
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9. Siltakomppania (9.SiltaK) (1.8.1941 - 1.10.1942)
(9th Bridge Company)
Active since 30.8.1941. II AK / Maa.R.
Suspended on 1.10.1942.
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E. Peltola
A. Olkinuora (9.-12.41)
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N. Seppälä (6.41-30.9.42)
L. Männikkö (19.6.-11.44)
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G. Lax
M. Leppävirta (8.41-)
L. Moliis (3.-11.44)

V. Kotkaniemi
O. Hanhikorpi (5.-28.9.42)
? (?.-11.44)
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M. Väre
J. Häkkinen (10.42-)
A. Jalomies (8.43-)
P. Heikkilä (8.-11.44)

E. Tukiainen
P. Kyttälä (7.42-)
E. Mäkinen (2.43-11.44)
P. Holma (acting 7.-9.44)

E. Kilpiä
E. Roine (10.41-)
E. Halonen (7.42-)
N. Passi (5.43-11.44)

K. Hägg (acting 6.41-)
M. Kotilainen (7.41-)
K. Korjus (8.41-)
P. Hiltunen (4.42-)
A. Hakola (9.42-11.44)

A. Sipilä
E. Häkämies (7.41-)
T. Jokinen (2.42-)
E. Talja (9.42-)
T. Fredriksson (10.42-11.44)

T. Fredriksson (-9.42)

2. Tienrakennuskomppania (2.TienRK)
(2nd Road Constructing Company)
VI AK / Kan.R, 7. - 11.1944 14.D.
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[1.] Tienhoitojoukkue ([1.]TienHJ) (7.1941 - ?.1942)
([1st] Road Maintenance Platoon)
Hanko Group (HR). Was probably suspended early in 1942.

1. Tienhoitokomppania (1.TienHK)
(1st Road Maintenance Company)
IV AK, 10.1941- VI AK, Aun.R, 9. - 11.44 VI AK.

2. Tienhoitokomppania (2.TienHK)
(2nd Road Maintenance Company)
6.1941 - 6.1944 IV AK / Kan.R, 6. - 11.1944 ?.
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3. Tienhoitokomppania (3.TienHK)
(3rd Road Maintenance Company)
II AK, 10.1941- VI AK, Aun.R, 6. - 9.1944 VI AK.
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6. Tienhoitokomppania (6.TienHK)
(6th Road Maintenance Company)
VII AK, 7.1942 - 11.1944 VI AK.

7. Tienhoitokomppania (7.TienHK)
(7th Road Maintenance Company)
14.D.

8. Tienhoitokomppania (8.TienHK)
(8th Road Maintenance Company)
III AK, 3. - 9.1944 Hyrynsalmi Supply Centre (Hyr.HKE).
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9. Tienhoitokomppania (9.TienHK)
(9th Road Maintenance Company)
6.7.1941- III AK, 9. - 11.1944 Hyrynsalmi Supply Centre
(Hyr.HKE).

10. Tienhoitokomppania (10.TienHK)
(10th Road Maintenance Company)
Supreme HQ, 10.1941 - 11.1944 Kar.A, VII AK, VI AK.
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11. Tienhoitokomppania (11.TienHK)
(11th Road Maintenance Company)
II AK, 11.1942- Maa.R, 6. - 11.1944 V AK.

12. Tienhoitokomppania (12.TienHK)
(12th Road Maintenance Company)
VII AK, 5.1942- VI AK, 7. - 10.1944 1.RD.
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13. Tienhoitokomppania (13.TienHK)
(13th Road Maintenance Company)
VI AK, 7.1944- V AK, 9. - 11.1944 III AK.

14. Tienhoitokomppania (14.TienHK)
(14th Road Maintenance Company)
Supreme HQ, 8.1941 - 7.1944 Kar.A / Aun.R.

15. Tienhoitokomppania (15.TienHK)
(15th Road Maintenance Company)
Hanko Group (HR), 9.1941- Supreme HQ, I AK,
2.1942 - 11.1944 V AK.

16. Tienhoitokomppania (16.TienHK)
(16th Road Maintenance Company)
Supreme HQ, 10.1941- (II AK =) Maa.R, 7. - 11.1944 III AK.
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18. Tienhoitokomppania (18.TienHK)
(18th Road Maintenance Company)
Supreme HQ, 10.10.1941 - 11.1944 14.D.

19. Tienhoitokomppania (19.TienHK)
(19th Road Maintenance Company)
Supreme HQ, 2.1942- Kar.A,
24.4.1942 - ?.1944 Maa.R = II AK, 6. - 11.1944 III AK.

1. Sillanrakennuskomppania (1.SillanRK)
(1st Bridge Constructing Company)
Supreme HQ, 7.1941- VI AK, 10.1941- VII AK, 2.1942 V AK,
6.1944- Aun.R, 7. - 11.1944 III AK.

1. Aurauskomppania (1.Aur.K)
(1st Ploughing Company)
VII AK, 5.1943- Aun.R, 7. - 11.1944 VI AK.
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2. Aurauskomppania (2.Aur.K)
(2nd Ploughing Company)
6.1941 - 5.1944, 9. - 11.1944 III AK,
5. - 9.1944 German 7.Gebirgs-Division,
9. - 11.1944 Hyrynsalmi Supply Centre (Hyr.HKE).

3. Aurauskomppania (3.Aur.K)
(3rd Ploughing Company)
II AK / Maa.R 2.1942 - 7.1944).

4. Aurauskomppania (4.Aur.K)
(4th Ploughing Company)
IV AK, 2. - 6.1944 German Geb.-AOK 20,
28.6. - 7.1944 Maa.R.

5. Aurauskomppania (5.Aur.K) (6.1941 - 30.9.1942)
(5th Ploughing Company)
VI AK, 1.1942 - 30.9.1944 IV AK / Kan.R.
Suspended on 30.9.1942.
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I. Lehtinen (2.42-)
H. Rahtu (4.42-)
O. Hyyppä (5.42-)
V. Toivola (10.-11.44)

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A. Tyrmi (8.41-)
U. Immonen (3.42-11.44)

R. Suni
L. Savontaus (?-)
?. Markkanen (?-)
E. Ekfors (?-11.44)

L. Honkanen
V. Hatva (6.41-)
J. Mäkelä (10.41-)
E. Irjala (6.42-11.44)

I. Alanko
R. Sandberg (7.41-11.44)
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E. Silvenius
L. Honkanen (1.42-11.44)
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U. Lunnas
L. Järvikivi (5.42-)
V. Valtanen (9.42-)
K. Saraste (6.43-?.44)

A. Pokki
L. Arponen (7.42-)
H. Eiramo (10.42-)
E. Rytöhonka (4.43-11.44)

E. Karttunen
P. Pärnänen (8.41-)
A. Sinkkilä (9.42-)
E. Totro (1.-11.44)

B. Juselius
K. Angervo (10.41-11.44)
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P. Hovinen
E. Totro (6.41-)
H. Nyström (8.42-)
V. Hatva (?-)
L. Immonen (5.-11.44)

P. Hyömäki
J. Ask (3.44-)
R. Maukola (10.-11.44)

E. Wegelius
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E. Rauste
J. Ask (10.41-)
P. Kuosmanen (12.42-11.44)
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M. Jääskeläinen
A. Hanelius (3.42-)
E. Kalela (8.42-)
B. Vilenius (?-)
M. Kuusela (4.42-)
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A. Tynkkynen
E. Rauhala (3.43-11.44)
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V. Siipola (3.43-)
V. Hyvönen (5.43-11.44)
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S. Laine
R. Väätäinen (6.41-)
K. Paatela (6.43-)
M. Korpinen (4.-11.44)

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K. Korpikallio (7.42-11.44)
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O. Taivainen
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L. Häppölä (6.41-)
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23. Pioneerikolonna (23.Pion.Kol.)
(3rd Engineer Column)
18.D. In June 1944 was moved to home area.

24. Pioneerikolonna (24.Pion.Kol.)
(4th Engineer Column)
14.D.

25. Pioneerikolonna (25.Pion.Kol.)
(25th Engineer Column)
4.D. In June 1944 was moved to home area.

26. Pioneerikolonna (26.Pion.Kol.)
(26th Engineer Column)
10.D.
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27. Pioneerikolonna (27.Pion.Kol.) (-9.1942)
(27th Engineer Column)
12.D, since March 1942 18.D. On 4.9.1942 attached to
Armoured Division as 41st Engineer Column.

28. Pioneerikolonna (28.Pion.Kol.)
(28th Engineer Column)
11.D.

29. Pioneerikolonna (29.Pion.Kol.)
(29th Engineer Column)
1.D.

30. Pioneerikolonna (30.Pion.Kol.) (-9.1942)
(30th Engineer Column)
19.D and in the summer 1942 also 2.D.
Disbanded in September 1942.

31. Pioneerikolonna (31.Pion.Kol.)
(31st Engineer Column)
15.D.

32. Pioneerikolonna (32.Pion.Kol.) (-9.1944)
(32nd Engineer Column)
17.D. Disbanded in September 1944.

33. Pioneerikolonna (33.Pion.Kol.) (-9.1944)
(33rd Engineer Column)
2.D. Disbanded in September 1944.
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34. Pioneerikolonna (34.Pion.Kol.)
(34th Engineer Column)
3.D.

35. Pioneerikolonna (35.Pion.Kol.)
(35th Engineer Column)
7.D.

36. Pioneerikolonna (36.Pion.Kol.)
(36th Engineer Column)
6.D.

41. Pioneerikolonna (41.Pion.Kol.) (9.1942 - 11.1944)
(41st Engineer Column)
4.9.1942- Ps.D. Former re-nemed 27th Engineer Column.
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R. Hirn (9.41-)
Y. Sundelin (2.42-)
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A. Mäkelä (?-)
O. Jokinen (3.-11.44)

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A. Saarinen
S. Angerma (6.43-)
U. Kuhanen (1.44-)
J. Mikkola (10.-11.44)

R. Saxen
V. Karumo (1.42-)
S. Angerma (8.-9.42)
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T. Sainio
U. Ijäs (11.41-)
R. Erämies (5.42-11.44)

B. Wendén
A. Leimu (12.43-)
T. Salakari (10.-11.44)

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E. Lehtonen
O. Haula (5.-10.44)
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I. Kaarlonen (-?)
A. Kallonen (?-)
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T. Lukkarinen
J. Pennanen (9.41-)
E. Auvinen (1.42-)
? (8.42-?)

E. Heiramo
L. Pellinen (4.42-)
O. Horma (8.43-11.44)

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V. Kärkäs (-5.43, 9.43-11.44)
N. Pilava (5.-9.43)
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S. Angerma (9.42-)
A. Suominen (12.42-)
E. Törmänen (1.-11.44)

2. Pioneerivarastojoukkue (2.Pion.Var.J)
(2nd Engineer Depot Platoon)
Since 12.1941 kept up Engineer Field Depot 3 (Pion.KV 3)
at Nikkarila.

3. Pioneerivarastojoukkue (3.Pion.Var.J)
(3rd Engineer Depot Platoon)
Karelian Army. Later in Engineer Depot 3 (Pion.V 3) at
Kuivaniemi.

4. Pioneerivarastojoukkue (4.Pion.Var.J)
(4th Engineer Depot Platoon)
Kept up temporary field / supply depot at Ylämylly for
Karelian Army (Kar.A).

5. Pioneerivarastojoukkue (5.Pion.Var.J)
(5th Engineer Depot Platoon)
6.D. Suspended on 19.1.1942.

11. Pioneerivarastokomppania (11.Pion.Var.K)
(11th Engineer Depot Company)
II Army Corps / Maaselkä Group (Maa.R).

12. Pioneerivarastokomppania (12.Pion.Var.K)
(12th Engineer Depot Company)
III Army Corps.

13. Pioneerivarastokomppania (13.Pion.Var.K)
(13th Engineer Depot Company)
IV Army Corps / Karelian Isthmus Group (Kan.R).
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(14th Engineer Depot Company)
VI Army Corps.
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15. Pioneerivarastokomppania (15.Pion.Var.K)
(15th Engineer Depot Company)
VII Army Corps, 9.1941- I Army Corps,
2.1942-11.1944 V Army Corps.
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N. Vuolle-Apiala (-?)
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O. Meurman
Th. Vegelius (7.44-)
K. Anttila (11.41-11.44)

P. Nieminen
E. Valtonen (8.41-)
M. Torppa (1.42-)
E. Virolainen (6.42-)
R. Haapio (10.42-)
P. Halonen (2.43-)
A. Saarinen (6.43-)
A. Vilko (6.-11.44)

V. Nyberg
R. Viitala (8.41-)
N. Pakarinen (12.41-)
P. Kakola (4.42-)
J. Haukinen (10.42-)
E. Kilpiä (11.42-11.44)

M. Mikkonen
A. Mettälä (1.-11.44)

Sources: SAAEE1, LEPJO1, JATHI, SUOSO [10]
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