Hans Olof von Essen (1900-1973) Knight of the Mannerheim Cross No.30. Started his military career in the Finnish Civil War of 1918 and served most of his career in cavalry. Commanded 8th Division's 26th Infantry Regiment on the Karelian Isthmus during the Winter War. In Continuation War he commanded the Nyland Dragoon Regiment in offensive from Ladoga Karelia to Olonets, and later in defensive battles on the Karelian Isthmus and Ilomantsi. He was awarded the Mannerheim Cross on 22.10.1941.
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