Lauri Malmberg

[1] At the time there was a power struggle between German-trained and Russian-trained officers in the Defence Forces.

His appointment was a good compromise, because on the other hand he represented the White Guards and the German-trained officer faction, but on the other hand his loyalty to the civilian Finnish government was unwavering.

During the Finnish Civil War, Malmberg led the executions of six suspected Red Guards.

[2] Malmberg is recipient of the Latvian military Order of Lāčplēsis 2nd class and Lithuanian Riflemen's Star.

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