Aimo Koivunen

Finnish soldier and war hero

Aimo Koivunen - Finnish soldier and war hero
Born

October 17th, 1917
107 years ago

Died

August 12th, 1989
35 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Finland

Links & References

Served as a corporal in the Finnish Army during World War II. Participated in the Continuation War against the Soviet Union. Gained recognition for surviving a heroic solo escape after a severe battle in 1944, which involved traversing through enemy lines while wounded. Documented experiences in the Arctic warfare drew attention to the harsh conditions faced by soldiers in winter combat.

Survived a solo escape across enemy lines

Fought in the Continuation War

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