Richard Tomberg
Estonian military personnel
About Richard Tomberg
Lived 1897 – 1982 (aged 84). Richard Tomberg was an Estonian military personnel, aircraft pilot and military officer.
Richard Tomberg (6 September 1897 – 25 May 1982) was an Estonian military Major General. He was the only Estonian higher military personnel who survived Soviet times in the 1940s.
Early life and education Tomberg was born on 6 September 1897 in Mõisamaa, Salla Parish.
In 1915, he entered voluntarily into the Tsarist Army. In 1916, he graduated from Vilnius Military School.
Military career He served in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I. In 1917, he joined the Estonian national regiments. He participated in the Estonian War of Independence. 1928–1930, he was the chief of staff of the Estonian Air Force. 1930–1940, he was the chief of the Estonian Air Force.
Death He died on 25 May 1982 in Tallinn.
Awards 1938: Order of the Cross of the Eagle, II Class.
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Who was Richard Tomberg?
Estonian military personnel (1897–1982)
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Richard Tomberg was born on 6 September 1897 in Simuna parish.
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Richard Tomberg died on 25 May 1982 in Tallinn.
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Richard Tomberg was a military personnel, aircraft pilot and military officer.
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Richard Tomberg was Estonian.
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