About Valfrid Nykänen
Lived 1894 – 1918 (aged 24). Valfrid Nykänen was a Finnish artistic gymnast and aircraft pilot.
Valfrid Ernhard "Poju" Nykänen (8 January 1894 – February 1918), was a Finnish World War I fighter pilot of the Imperial Russian Air Service. Nykänen claimed he was awarded with Golden Sword of St. George but any records of Nykänen's award are not found.
As the Finnish Civil War burst out in January 1918, Nykänen returned to Finland and fought for the White Guards on the Satakunta front.
Nykänen was also known as a talented athlete. He was a reserve gymnast for the Finnish silver medal team at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Valfrid Nykänen?
Finnish gymnast
When was Valfrid Nykänen born?
Valfrid Nykänen was born on 8 January 1894 in Kotka.
When did Valfrid Nykänen die?
Valfrid Nykänen died on 1 February 1918 in Hämeenkyrö.
What was Valfrid Nykänen's occupation?
Valfrid Nykänen was an artistic gymnast and aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Valfrid Nykänen?
Valfrid Nykänen was Finnish.
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