Lieutenant General Oesch(left) with Soviet general Vladimir Kirpitšnikov who was captured along with 9000 of his men from motti near Viipuri. 1941

Oesch with POW Soviet general

Major General Pajari (1897–1949) Knight of the Mannerheim Cross #12, and one of the few people who received the award twice.

Aaro Pajari is regarded as one of the bravest and most courageous men of the Finnish army in the Second World War. His tactical greatness, as well as his manner of leading from the front made him a great leader and led to great devotion and motivation from the troops under his command. His greatest achievement was the Finnish victory at the Battle of Tolvajarvi in the winter of 1939–40, where his small Finnish force smashed a far larger Soviet army. Pajari went on to serve brilliantly throughout the Winter, Continuation, and Lapland wars, becoming famous for his success in leading small unit, and guerrilla style operations. (Wikipedia)

Years of service: 1917-1949

Promotions: 
2nd Lieutenant - September 17, 1919
1st Lieutenant - December 6, 1920
Captain - December 6, 1923
Major - May 16, 1927
Lieutenant Colonel - December 6, 1930
Colonel - December 18, 1939
Major General - October 3, 1941

Wars and engagements: Finnish Civil War(1918), Aunus expedition(1919), Winter War(1939-1940), Continuation War(1941-1944), Lapland War(1944-1945)

Commands held: 2nd Regiment of the Aunus expedition(1919), Infantry Regiment 16(1939-1940), 18th Division(1941-1943), 3rd Division(1943-1944)

Awards:
#Mannerheim Cross 2nd class(awarded twice)
#Cross of Liberty 1st class with oak Leafs and swords
#1st Class Knight's Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
#Medal of Liberty 1st and 2nd class
#Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class