About Juho Heiskanen
Lived 1889 – 1950 (aged 60). Juho Heiskanen was a Finnish politician and military officer.
Juho Henrik Heiskanen (18 December 1889 Pielisensuu – 11 December 1950) was a Finnish major general during World War II.
Biography Heiskanen joined the Jaeger Movement in 1915 and trained and fought in the Royal Prussian 27th Jäger Battalion. In 1916, he was arrested by Gendarmerie in Jyväskylä and sent to Petrograd. Heiskanen was released next year during the October Revolution, and he returned to Finland. During the Finnish Civil War, Heiskanen fought for the Whites.
Heiskanen commanded the IV Corps during first days of the Winter War. Heiskanen was removed from the office by C.G.E. Mannerheim due to failures. During the Continuation War, Heiskanen was the Commandant of Viipuri, and the General Inspector of the Military Training.
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Who was Juho Heiskanen?
Finnish general (1889-1950)
When was Juho Heiskanen born?
Juho Heiskanen was born on 18 December 1889 in Joensuu.
When did Juho Heiskanen die?
Juho Heiskanen died on 11 December 1950 in Helsinki.
What was Juho Heiskanen's occupation?
Juho Heiskanen was a politician and military officer.
What nationality was Juho Heiskanen?
Juho Heiskanen was Finnish.
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