Aleksander Tõnisson
Aleksander Tõnisson was born on April 17, 1875. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Aleksander Tõnisson
Aleksander Tõnisson VR I/1 (17 April 1875 – 30 June 1941) was an Estonian military commander (Major General) during the Estonian War of Independence. In 1899, he graduated from Vilnius Military Academy. Tõnisson participated in the Russo-Japanese War and in World War I. In 1917, he participated in formation of Estonian national units and as commander of 1st Estonian regiment participated in battles at Riga front. In 1918, he escaped from German occupation to Finland, returned in autumn and became commander of 1st Division of Estonia. During the Estonian Liberation War, Tõnisson fought…