Nils Katajainen

Nils Edward Katajainen was a Finnish fighter pilot and a Mannerheim Cross Knight. He held the military rank of sergeant. He flew 196 sorties and shot downenemy aircraft.

Nils Katajainen was born to barber Oskar Katajainen and his wife, Jenny Katajainen in 1919. He began his military career by entering the volunteer service of the air force in 1939. He was promoted to Corporal onAugust 1940 following a reserve NCO course. During the Winter War he served in fighter squadronsandand was discharged onMarch 1941.

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