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Ahto Kullervo Kaj Sippola(1914–1944) Knight of the Mannerheim Cross #86. During the offense phase of the Continuation War in 1941, Lieutenant Sippola was leader of anti-tank platoon which used 37mm ATG's, 20mm Lahti L-39 ATR's and later captured 45mm ATG's. He led his platoon well, making it effect the course of battles in remarkable way. He also personally destroyed atleast 10 tanks and several machinegun nests and wooden machinegun bunkers. The mannerheim cross was awarded to Sippola on August 31, 1942, and it was personally given to him by Marshal Mannerheim, on September 15. 

Lt. Sippola was killed in action, on June 16, 1944.