Date of Birth:
circa 1904
Ethnicity/Nationality:
Finnish
Profession:
marine fireman
Hometown(s):
Taionkates, Tamper, Finland
Political affiliation:
No party affiliation; possibly Communist Party 1930
Approximate date arrived in Spain:
1938-02-16
Unit:
Trained and served with 11 Brigade, Scandinavian Battalion, Company 2; 15 Brigade; Mackenzie Papineau Battalion, Company 1 and 5; Served in the Aragon from March 14, 1938, Catalonia and Ebro Offensive to withdrawl on July 27, 1938
Final status:
WIA 27 July 1938 at Gandesa; Hospitalized in Barcelona; Survived
Disciplinary record in Spain:
Arrested May 22, 1938 for drunkeness and sentenced to five days work
Other:
Jumped ship to join the International Brigades;
Sources:
Source: RGASI Fond 545, Opis 6, Delo 562; ll. 14-17; RGASPI F. 545, Opis 6. Delo 1030, ll. 36; Our Boys in Spain; Momryk; Petrou
