Vilho Rättö
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Vilho Rättö (1913-2002) was a Finnish Knight of the Mannerheim Cross, in the civilian life a driver and an industrial worker.
Private Rättö was the fourth Knight of the Mannerheim Cross, and the first Private to be awarded the high decoration. Then, he was an anti-tank gun gunner in (infantry regiment) JR 27. The statement of the reason for this award was the capture of an enemy anti-tank gun and destroying four enemy tanks with it, and valiance and resourcefulness in the battle.
Later, he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant (ylikersantti) in the reserve.
