Notable members included the archaeologist Axel Boëthius and the historian Olof Palme, the uncle and the namesake of the future prime minister.

[4][3] The volunteer brigade received substantial funding from Swedish private industry, including a 5000 kronor personal donation from Ivar Kreuger.

Socialist activist and future member of the Riksdag Ture Nerman was arrested by the police for disturbing the peace by heckling the marching soldiers and saying "Shame on you, murderers!

Swedish volunteers extensively participated in the White Terror, carrying out summary and mass executions.

For example, after the Battle of Karu, Swedish Brigade commander Harald Hjalmarson, despite professed reluctance to use violence, shot at least four Red Guards who had been taken prisoner, such as Matti Kuljun, a company manager from Tampere.