This memorial commemorates the deeds of the armored crewmen and armored jaegers between 1939–1945. It was designed by artist Matti Aaltonen, sculptor Reino Puurtinen, and Major Hannes Karttunen, who found the huge slab of granite by the river Merve. The monument was unveiled on July 14, 1959.
The inscription reads: “1939–1945 In memory of the deeds of the Armored Crews and Armored Jaegers.”
Visit
You can find the monument along the 3052 Parolannummentie road near the sports field of the Parola Armoured Brigade Barracks entrance. The monument is free to visit.
