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Aleksander Einseln
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Aleksander Einseln (1931–2017) was a male politician and military officer who held citizenship in the United States and Estonia. Born in Tallinn, he served as a general and colonel in the United States Army, where he was recognized in the Legion of Merit collection. His military career included participation in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He also served as the Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces.
Einseln was a member of the Party of Estonian Christian Democrats and spoke Estonian and English. He was educated at the University of Washington. During his service, he received the Bronze Star Medal and the Legion of Merit. He died in Tallinn and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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It sits within the topics 1931 births, 2017 deaths and 20th-century Estonian military personnel.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Aleksander
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Estonia
- Place of birth
- Tallinn
- Place of death
- Tallinn
- Occupation
- military personnel
- Position held
- Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces
- Educated at
- University of Washington
- Political party
- Party of Estonian Christian Democrats
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Conflict
- Vietnam War
- Military branch
- United States Army
- Military rank
- colonel
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- date of birth
- 1931-10-25
- date of death
- 2017-03-16
- allegiance
- United States
- place of burial
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Commons category
- Aleksander Einseln
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