The Grand Master of the Order of the Cross of Liberty, President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö has awarded the below mentioned persons the Cross of Liberty badge of honour for the date 4.6.2023.

For meritorious service to national defence:

1. Class with star and swords of the Order of Liberty

lieutenant general Pasi Sakari Kostamovaara

For military service in peacetime:

1. Class with swords of the Order of the Cross of Liberty

prigadier general Timo Olavi Herranen

2. Class with swords of the Order of the Cross of Liberty

colonel Jaro Tapani Kesänen

3. Class with swords of the Order of the Cross of Liberty

lieutenant colonel Marko Juhana Askonpoika Nieminen
lieutenant colonel Sami Veikko Kalervo Roikonen

4. Class with swords of the Order of the Cross of Liberty

captain Petri Olavi Keihäskoski
captain Anu Mari Päivärinta
captain Aki Juhani Raunioniemi

For meritorious service to the Defence Forces:

3. Class of the Order of the Cross of Liberty

inspector Helena Orvokki Mannonen
office Manager Henrikki Harry Ilmari Selkee

Medal of Merit 1. Class of the Order of the Cross of Liberty

designer Minna Marja-Liisa Tankka

Further information:
Order of the Cross of Liberty website: : www.vapaudenristinritarikunta.fi
Order of the Cross of Liberty office: : info@vapaudenristinritarikunta.fi