Martin Wetzer
Martin Wetzer (7 August 1868 – 29 September 1954) was a Finnish jurist and general. He fought in World War I and during the Finnish Civil War fought on the side of the White movement. He also commanded Finnish volunteers in the Estonian War of Independence. He retired with the rank of lieutenant general and was promoted to general of the infantry in retirement.
Martin Wetzer | |
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| Born | 7 August 1868 Pfronten, Bavaria |
| Died | 29 September 1954 (aged 86) Helsinki, Finland |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire (1899–1917) Finland (1918–1925) |
| Service/ | Imperial Russian Army White Guard Finnish Army |
| Years of service | 1889–1906, 1914–1925 |
| Rank | General of the Infantry |
| Commands held | Western Army 3rd Division 2nd Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Relations | Konni Wetzer (brother) |
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