The Grand Master of the Order of the Cross of Liberty, President of the Republic Alexander Stubb has awarded the below mentioned persons the Cross of Liberty badge of honour for the date 4th of June 2026:

For military service in peacetime:

1st Class with swords of the Order of Liberty

Sarasmaa, Matti Olavi, major general, Espoo

3rd Class with swords of the Order of Liberty

Aheristo, Marko Kristian, commander, Espoo
Helle, Markku Tapio, major, Helsinki
Kirvesoja, Timo Kalevi, commander, Turku

4th Class with swords of the Order of Liberty on a ribbon with a rosette

Laatikainen, Lassi Rikhard, second lieutenant, Joensuu

4th Class with swords of the Order of Liberty

Vahe, Antti Tapio, captain, Imatra
Välimaa, Jouni Tapani, captain, Kauhava

For meritorious service to the Defence Forces:

3rd Class with swords of the Order of Liberty

Aalto, Janne Olavi, researcher, Lahti

4th Class of the Order of Liberty

Hildén, Tuula Hannele, language specialist, Jyväskylä
Lohi, Päivi Susanna Tuulikki, communications specialist, Mikkeli

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