Who he is?? Competition

[nordwind]

Who is this young SS-Untersturmführer ??

http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nimetncw4.jpg

HEY COME ON, ANYONE?????
I give a first hint: He is a LEGEND in Finnish Army AND US ARMY SPECIAL FORCES!!!
second hint: KIA/MIA in Vietnam, 18. october 1965

nordwind

[nordwind]

up.

[HPL2008]

That is Lauri Allan T******246;rni/Larry Alan Thorne.

[nordwind]

That is Lauri Allan Törni/Larry Alan Thorne.

Bingo, jackpot!! Ladies and playboys we have a winner. Glückwunsch HPL2008
I thought that US members will know this but no.

[byterock]

That is Lauri Allan Törni/Larry Alan Thorne.

I wonder what his ribbon bar(s) would look like?
Would be neat to see a pick of him with his IC in US service dress.

[nordwind]

I wonder what his ribbon bar(s) would look like?
Would be neat to see a pick of him with his IC in US service dress.

His medals:
Finland:
Mannerheim Cross 2nd class
Medal of Liberty 2nd class
Medal of Liberty 1st class
Cross of Liberty 3rd class
Cross of Liberty 4th class
Winter War medal
Division Medal
Borderjäger Cross
Defence Forces Bronze Medal

German:
Iron Cross 2nd class

US Army:
The Legion of Merit
The Distinguished Flying Cross
The Bronze Star
The Purple Heart (2 times)
The Army Commendation Medal

[Craigob]

Interesting bit of history and a pic too

http://www.taskforceomegainc.org/t375.htm

[byterock]

there is a book as well



Soldier under three flags

should be a good read