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Conferment of State Decorations

On the occasion of the Independence Day and in recognition of services to the Republic of Estonia, I shall confer state decorations as follows:

The 1st Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana

George Allen - Senator of the Unites States of America, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO.
Joseph R. Biden - Senator of the Unites States of America, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO.
Ramón de Miguel Egea - Secretary of State for European Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain.
Madeleine Korbel Albright - Former State Secretary of the Unites States of America, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO.
George Islay MacNeill Robertson - Former Secretary General of NATO, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO
Dick Roch - Secretary of State for European Affairs of Ireland, supporter of Estonia's accession to the EU.


The 2nd Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana

Pentti Eikka Kosonen - Ambassador of Finland to the European Union, supporter of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Dennis J. Kucinich - Member of the House of Representatives of the Unites States of America, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO.
Antti Kuosmanen - Department Director General at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, supporter of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Markus Meckel - Member of the Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO.
Friis Arne Petersen - Permanent Secretary of State at the Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, supporter of Estonia's accession to the EU and NATO.
Per Poulsen-Hansen - NATO Permanent Representative of Denmark, supporter of Estonia's accession to the EU and NATO.
Christopher Fougner Prebensen - Secretary General of the Norwegian Atlantic Committee, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO.
John Shimkus - Member of the House of Representatives of the Unites States of America, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO.


The 3rd Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana

Loïc Bouvard - Member of the National Assembly of the French Republic, promoter of Estonian-French relations.
Dan Fried - Senior Director at the National Security Council of the United States of America, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO.
Cornelius Theodor Hasselblatt - Linguist and Literary Scholar, popularizer of Estonian culture in Europe, promoter of Estonian-Dutch cultural relations.
Antero Jahkola - Technologist, promoter of Estonian-Finnish scientific cooperation.
Bo Kragh - Promoter of Estonian banking system, Kingdom of Sweden.
Henning Christoph Kramer - Clergyman, promoter of Estonian-German relations, supporter of theological education in Estonia.
Rafael Estrella Pedrola - Member of the Congress of Deputies of the Kingdom of Spain, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO.
Boriss Pokrovski - Promoter of Estonian-Russian cultural relations.
Nadežda Slabihoudova - Translator of Estonian literature into Czech.
Per Stenmarck - Member of the European Parliament, supporter of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Janis Stradinš - President of the Latvian Academy of Sciences.


The 4th Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana

Lennart Gladh - Swedish environmentalist, promoter of nature conservation in Estonia.
Benediktas Juodka - Rector of the Vilnius University, champion of Estonian-Lithuanian scientific cooperation.
Juha Keränen - Promoter of Estonian-Finnish legal cooperation, supporter of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Romain Kirt - Adviser to the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, supporter of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Jevgeni Kisseljov - Journalist, Russia.
Lennart Klackenberg - Diplomat, supporter of Estonia in Sweden and in international organisations.
Timo Nyyrikki Kurkivuori - Diplomat, promoter of Estonian-Finnish relations.
Leena Maija Majander-Reenpää - Publisher, promoter of Estonian-Finnish cultural relations.
Raimo Pohjala - Archivist, promoter of Estonian-Finnish archival cooperation.
Hannu Remes - Linguist, promoter of Estonian-Finnish cultural relations.
Renald Simonjan - Sociologist, promoter of Estonian-Russian scientific relations.
Leif Törnquist - Promoter of Estonian-Swedish border control cooperation.


The 5th Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana

Wolfgang Drechsler - Promoter of public administration education in Estonia.
Mikko Fritze - Promoter of Estonian-German cultural relations.
Jari Petri Havia - Promoter of Estonian-Finnish cultural relations.
Peter Paul Eino Küttner - Organiser of assistance to Soomepoisid (Estonian volunteers in the Finnish Army during World War II).
Sascha Lamm Edblad - Promoter of Estonian-Finnish scientific cooperation.
Juha-Matti Martikainen - Organiser of assistance to Soomepoisid.
Glenn McClelland - Supporter of business education for Estonian youth in the United States of America.
Pertti-Uolevi Paloheimo - Champion of Estonian-Finnish relations.
Seppo Puolle - Organiser of cooperation projects in adult education between the Nordic Countries and Estonia.
Volker Schimpff - Promoter of Estonian-German cooperation.
Casimir Zacharski - Supporter of Estonian organisations in the United States of America.


The 2nd Class Order of the National Coat of Arms

Ülo Nugis - Public figure, organiser of the restoration of Estonia's independence.


The 3rd Class Order of the National Coat of Arms

Toomas Hendrik Ilves - Member of the Riigkogu, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU and NATO.
Aino Lepik von Wirén - Ambassador, State Secretary in the years1999-2003.
Jüri Luik - Ambassador, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU and NATO.


The 2nd Class Order of the White Star

Eerik Kergandberg - Justice of the Supreme Court, jurist.


The 3rd Class Order of the White Star

Heiki Ahonen - Recorder of the recent history.
Leo Ainola - Mechanics researcher.
Igor Amann - Judge.
Fjodor Berman - Business champion.
Vello Ederma - Supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO in the United States of America.
Henrik Hololei - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Ülo Jaaksoo - Technologist, Academician.
Sven Jürgenson - Ambassador, organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO.
Marina Kaljurand - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Sulev Kannike - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO.
Riina Ruth Kionka - Ambassador, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU and NATO.
Lembit Kiviloo - Promoter of motor transport.
Raul Mälk - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU and NATO.
Külli Pedak - Government official, organiser of social work.
Katrin Saarsalu - Ambassador, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Harri Salmann - Justice of the Supreme Court.
Enn Soosaar - Translator, columnist.
Harri Tiido - Ambassador, organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO.
Henn Tiivel - Folk dance pedagogue.
Jaan Toomik - Artist.
Salme Valgemäe - Folk dance pedagogue.


The 4th Class Order of the White Star

Harri Allandi - Local history researcher.
Karl Stephen Altau - Supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO and preserver of Estonian heritage in the United States of America.
Jaak Arro - Government official.
Aleksander Eelmaa - Actor.
Harri Ellart - Teacher.
Ülo Flaur - Agronomist.
Allan Gromov - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Hans Gross - Scholar of pedagogy.
Rein Harjo - Auditor.
Ain Heinaru - Geneticist, champion of science.
Asta Jaaksoo - Local history researcher.
Mati Jostov - Champion of oil shale industry.
Kersti Jundas - Police officer.
Juhan Jõudu - Agricultural scientist.
Johannes Jürisson - Musicologist.
Väino Kaldoja - Business champion.
Kalev Kangur - Government official.
Rosaali Karjam - Preserver and advocate of the traditional culture of Kihnu.
Ilmar Karjane - Agricultural scientist.
Tõnis Kask - TV and film producer.
Toomas Kevvai - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Signe Kivi - Member of the Riigikogu, textile artist.
Luule Komissarov - Actress.
Liidia Kõlvart - Organiser of cooperation among ethnic -minorities.
Paul Laan - Preserver of Estonian heritage in Sweden.
Cilja Laud - Organiser of cooperation among ethnic minorities.
Hasso Lepik - Lawyer, freedom fighter with military merits.
Voldemar Lindström - Recorder of TV history.
Eva Maaring - Local history researcher.
Reet Mikkel - Theatre promoter.
Mall Mällo - Government official.
Renaldo Mändmets - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Leevi Mölder - Chemical scientist.
Tiina Nurk - Art critic.
Gunnar Okk - Champion of power engineering.
Aune Ork - Promoter of local musical life.
Gunnar Paabo - Preserver of Estonian heritage in the United States of America.
Aili Paeglis - Teacher, local history researcher.
Endel Pajumägi - Local government figure, business champion.
Ester Pajusoo - Actress.
Jüri Parbo - Government official.
Arnold Pastak - Teacher, promoter of vocational education.
Valeri Petrov - Conductor.
Toivo Piilberg - Organiser of road construction.
Heiki Pisuke - Jurist.
Heino Priimägi - Business champion, local government figure.
Raimond Pundi - Teacher and coach.
Margus Rahuoja - Diplomat, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Kristi Rakfeldt - Preserver of Estonian heritage in the United States of America.
Karin Rannu - Government official, organiser of -Estonia's accession to the EU.
Signe Ratso - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Rein Rautits - Government official, agricultural scientist.
Ene Rebane - Government official.
Aadu Regi - Music pedagogue, freedom fighter with military merits.
Mari Reitalu - Environmentalist.
Gea Rennel - Ambassador, organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO.
Väino Riismandel - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Ivar Rooks - Champion of oil shale chemistry.
Kalju Rulli - Government official.
Hannes Rumm - Organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Ain Saarna - Journalist, promoter of national broadcasting.
Peeter Sadam - Teacher, promoter of educational life.
Vilma Saidlo-Belinfante - Preserver of Estonian heritage in the Netherlands.
Elhonen Saks - Researcher of the history of the Estonian Jewish community.
Katrin Saks - Member of the Riigikogu, journalist.
Kyllike Sillaste-Elling - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Koidu Simson - Environmentalist.
Reiu Sootla - Teacher, promoter of educational life.
Helga Surva - Promoter of local musical life.
Kalle Tamra - Music pedagogue.
Olev Tapupere - Scientist, electrical engineering.
Mari Tarand - Philologist, preserver of mother tongue.
Ly Tartu - Public prosecutor.
Ilmar-Kaljo Tiitso - Teacher, promoter of vocational education.
Johannes Tilk - Researcher and recorder of the history of Estonian aviation.
Lembit Tõnis - Promoter of local life.
Lembit Uibo - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Liia Urmaniene - Chairwoman, Association of Lithuanian Estonians.
Ülo Ustav - Pioneer of national system for working environment inspection.
Lauri Vaarja - Government official.
Heino Oskar Valvur - Preserver of Estonian heritage in the United States of America.
Helene Vannari - Actress.
Maiga Varik - Translator, corrector.
Rein Velling - Government official, pioneer of customs organisation.
Jüri Vene - Teacher, promoter of educational life.
Eino Veskis - Teacher, historian.
Peeter Viil - Agricultural scientist.
Väino Viilup - Champion of oil shale industry.
Maie Vikat - Scholar of pedagogy.
Eduard Vääri - Linguist, freedom fighter.
Paul Öpik - Preserver of Estonian heritage in Australia.


The 5th Class Order of the White Star

Toomas Agasild - Promoter of local life and enterprise.
Maria Alajõe - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Lauri Almann - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO.
Gina Bauer - Promoter of Estonian culture in Germany.
Artjom Davidjants - Publisher, exponent of Armenian language and culture in Estonia.
Peeter Ernits - Journalist, popularizer of conservationism.
Enno Hallek - Preserver of Estonian culture in Sweden.
Eena Ingar - Corrector, advocate of the Estonian orthography.
Astrid Jaanson - Preserver of Estonian heritage in the United States of America.
Lennart Jõela - Teacher, conductor.
Jana Järvik - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Hans Jürman - Librarian-bibliographer.
Helmuth Kalmann - Preserver of Estonian heritage in the United States of America.
Lya Karm - Preserver of Estonian heritage in the United States of America.
Raul Kartus - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Gilda M. Karu - Preserver of Estonian heritage in the United States of America.
Antonida Kauber - Promoter of local cultural life.
Kalju Kivi - Artist.
Andrus Kivirähk - Writer.
Marje Kokk - Government official, organiser of consumer protection.
Ants Kraut - Archaeologist, promoter of heritage conservation.
Kalev Kuljus - Musician.
Johannes Küngas - Preserver of Estonian heritage in Germany
Valdur Lahtvee - Conservationist, contributor to Estonia's accession to the EU.
Endel Laul - Researcher of the history of Estonian school.
Ernst Lell - Teacher, preserver of Estonian heritage in Russia.
Harald Leppikson - Journalist and artist.
Ando Leps - Jurist.
Ants Liimets - Local government figure, Chairman, Estonian Society of Narva
Helbe Liin - Government official.
Aarne Liiv - Promoter of fish farming.
Toomas Liivamägi - Promoter of the Tartu University Library.
Maiu Linnamägi - Promoter of local musical life.
Ülo Luht - Folk dance leader.
Ene Luka - Local history researcher.
Mari Lühiste - Teacher, local history researcher.
Aet Maatee - Government official, promoter of Estonian culture.
Ülle Mathiesen - Government official.
Jaan Mikkel - Technical Director, Estonian National Opera.
Arnold Mikkor - Preserver of Estonian heritage in Australia.
Heidi Mägi - Promoter of local musical life.
Heino Mähar - Promoter of folk music.
Johannes Männiste - Government official, pioneer of customs organisation.
Ando Möldre - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Grete Naaber - Journalist.
Küllike Nagel - Teacher.
Eino Nurm - Government official.
Maret Oomer - Promoter of school theatres.
Sigrid Orusaar - Musician, promoter of cultural life.
Vilma Paalma - Archivist, recorder of theatre history.
Elmut Paavel - Promoter of local enterprise, sport and culture.
Ilme Post - Local history researcher, promoter of local life.
Aini Proos - Government official.
Heivi Pullerits - Museologist.
Aleks Raja - Folk dance leader.
Jaanus Reede - Local government figure.
Sven-Alur Reinans - Journalist, preserver of Estonian heritage in Sweden.
Marju Rink-Abel - Preserver of Estonian heritage in the United States of America.
Vello Riomar - Preserver of Estonian heritage in Sweden.
Aare Ristmägi - Teacher, local history researcher
Sirje Rogova - Government employee.
Jaanus Rohumaa - Theatre producer.
Elle Rosenberg - -Preserver of Estonian heritage in Canada.
Tõnu Runno - Local government figure.
Eike Rõõmus - Folk dance leader.
Endel Saar - Journalist.
Evar Saar - Local history researcher.
Aarne Saluveer - Teacher, conductor.
Rain Sangernebo - Local government figure.
Heli Saul (Lääts) - Singer.
Alar Savipõld - Security police officer.
Timur Seifullen - Organiser of cooperation among ethnic minorities.
Ene-Liis Semper - Video and performance artist.
Kristy Sheldon - Preserver of Estonian heritage in Great Britain.
Olavi Sikka - Sports activist.
Aadu Slutsk - Journalist, promoter of Estonian Olympic movement.
Viljar Subka - Security police officer.
Riho Zieminski - Preserver of Estonian heritage in Germany.
Liina Teras - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Ivi Tingre - Librarian-bibliographer.
Vahur Tohver - Teacher and local government figure.
Tiina Tomberg - Notary.
Guido Toming - Preserver of Estonian heritage in Canada.
Ilmar Tomusk - Government official.
Ludmilla Toon - Promoter of local musical life.
Elin-Kai Toona-Gottschalk - Writer, preserver of Estonian heritage in the United States of America.
Õie-Marta Tuisk - Teacher.
Salme Tuulik - Bibliographer, promoter of local life.
Toomas Tõnise - Sports activist.
Einike Uri - Government official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU.
Ellen Uuspõld - Linguist.
Airi Vaga - Preserver of Estonian heritage in the United States of America.
Inge Vahter - Teacher.
Charles Vallmann - Sport pedagogue.
Hubert Veldermann - Journalist.
Laine Vesker - Teacher, promoter of local life.
Nikolai Vojeikin - Government official.
Ehalaine Vooremaa - Folk dance leader.
Tõnu Õnnepalu - Writer.
Toom Õunapuu - Pedagogue.


The Medal of the White Star

Silvia Airik-Priuhka - Writer, translator, popularizer of Estonian literature in Sweden.
Tiina Ets - Preserver of Estonian heritage in the United States of America.
Endla Jaanus - Promoter of local musical life.
Ralf Kaup - Composer.
Malle Kindel - Government official.
Raili Kruuse - Local government figure.
Aadu Kukk - Promoter of local musical life.
Tiit Köster - Promoter of local musical life.
Koidu Laar - Kindergarten teacher, organiser of Estonian language teaching.
Maimu Matt - Activist of home decoration movement.
Heino Pehk - Promoter of local musical life.
Tiiu Schüts - Promoter of local musical life.
Toivo Sepp - Energy engineer, organiser of technical inspection.

The 1st Class Order of the Estonian Red Cross

Helle Meri - Shaper and introducer of Estonia's First Lady's duties, promoter of guardianship.
Tiina Talvik - Paediatric neurologist and medical scientist.


The 2nd Class Order of the Estonian Red Cross

Teet Lainevee - Physician, pioneer of the Estonian Defence Forces Medical Service.
Viljar Loor - Volleyball player.
Toomas Veidebaum - Oncologist and medical scientist.
Laine Villenthal - Clergyman, promoter of local life.


The 3rd Class Order of the Estonian Red Cross

Heino Hankewitz - Social worker, promoter of seniors' self-help activities.
Onni Antero Honkkila - Clergyman, provider of humanitarian aid, Finland.
Raivo Paavo - Trade unionist.
Arno Pugonen - Deminer.
Martin Benno Erik Schneider - Cardiologist, Germany.
Alar Sikk - Alpinist, conqueror of Mount Everest in 2004.
Kristina Šmigun - Skier.
Genadi Vaher - Caretaker for disabled people.


The 4th Class Order of the Estonian Red Cross

Lehti Dressel - Jurist, trade unionist.
Elle Ende - Nurse, promoter of nursing.
Aime Espenberg Student-freedom-fighter, recorder of history.
Gert Leonard Grotte - Provider of humanitarian aid, Sweden.
Urve Halliksoo - Promoter of public health.
Koidu Heinmaa - Organiser of large family activities.
Ailar Holzmann - Rescue service officer.
Aare Kallas - Promoter of social work.
Valev Kaska - Student-freedom-fighter.
Hugo Kuklane - Researcher of mass repressions.
Päivu Kull - Student-freedom-fighter, recorder of history.
Viia Kõiv - Blood donor.
Ilse-Melanie Laanemets - Caretaker for seniors, promoter of seniors' self-help activities
Dmitri Lepik - Blood donor.
Irma Linnumäe - Freedom fighter, recorder of history.
Andrus Lipand - Government official, promoter of healthy lifestyle.
Juhan Lumiste - Student-freedom-fighter.
Enn Luuk - Trade unionist.
Toomas Merila - Teacher and coach.
Maldi Metsoja - Blood donor.
Jüri Minjajev - Trade unionist.
Markko Märtin - Motor sportsman.
Lea Palvadre - Researcher of mass repressions.
Roland Parv - Freedom fighter, recorder of history.
Konstantin Prozes - Trade unionist.
Milvi Raamat - Caretaker for seniors, promoter of seniors' self-help activities.
Anne Raspel - Trade unionist.
Väino Seppa - Surgeon.
Endel Soon - Trade unionist.
Udo Suurtee - Researcher of mass repressions.
Väino Sõerde - Researcher of mass repressions.
Helve Toomla - Jurist, trade unionist.
Jaan Tross - Rescue service officer.


The 5th Class Order of the Estonian Red Cross

Jaanus Altnurme - Lifesaver.
Kalle-August Arumäe - Caretaker for orphans, recorder of history.
Mango Daniel - Student-freedom-fighter.
Tamara Wally Fanny Drewing - Provider of humanitarian aid, Germany.
Astra-Miralda Ellmann - Researcher of mass repressions and provider of humanitarian aid.
Leif Fjellvang - Facilitator of relations between young Estonians and Norwegians, and provider of humanitarian aid.
Lauri Hõbenik - Researcher of mass repressions.
Vladimir Jermolajev - Blood donor.
Adolf Kaadu - Lifesaver.
Leili Kaas - Sports veteran.
Endel Kaur - Researcher of mass repressions.
Leida Kiiver - Researcher of mass repressions.
Sirje Kiivit - Youth leader.
Kaido Kikkas - Caretaker for disabled people.
Johannes Kivimäe - Student-freedom-fighter.
Ülo Kull - Blood donor.
Endel Kuusk - Freedom fighter.
Ilme Lelle - Blood donor.
Hedi Liit - Researcher of mass repressions.
Eeva Loik - Blood donor.
Aili Nõupuu - Social worker.
Ülo Paas - Caretaker for disabled people.
Hans Palosaar - Researcher of mass repressions.
Ilmar Pullerits - Blood donor.
Lea Rebane - Student-freedom-fighter.
Sirje Sepalaan - Prison physician.
Urve Sepman - Researcher of mass repressions.
Gerda Talve - Researcher of mass repressions.
Liia Tapfer - Researcher of mass repressions, helper of those repressed.
Maret Terav - Researcher of mass repressions.
Siiri Tsahkna - Caretaker for street children.
Ülo Uusma - Freedom fighter, recorder of history.
Elle Vallandi - Blood donor.
Virve Virkus - Researcher of mass repressions.


The Medal of the Estonian Red Cross

Oksana Avdeeva - Blood donor.
Rimma Bõtškova - Blood donor.
Ester Jõgi - Blood donor.
Lembit Kipper - Blood donor.
Vilve Koiksaar - Blood donor.
Eero Krooni - Blood donor.
Tõnu Kruusa - Blood donor.
Linda Lille - Blood donor.
Meeri Luide - Blood donor.
Mart Mõttus - Blood donor.
Malle Mäekivi - Blood donor.
Reet Ojasalu - Blood donor.
Juta Rassak - Blood donor.
Juhan Ronk - Blood donor.
Elli Talmeister - Blood donor.
Evi Tepp - Blood donor.
Aivo Vinni - Blood donor.
Peeter Višnjakov - Blood donor.


The 1st Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle

Sigurd Frisvold - Commander of the Norwegian Defence Forces, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO, General.
Johan Ivari Hederstedt - Commander of the Swedish Defence Forces, supporter of the Estonian Defence Forces, General.
Hans Jesper Helsø - Commander of the Danish Defence Forces, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO, General.
Richard B. Myers - Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO, General.
Klaus Naumann - Former Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO, General, Germany.
Wolfgang Schneiderhan - Supporter of Estonia’s accession to NATO, General, Germany.


The 2nd Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle

Ulf Scheibye - Promoter of cooperation between the Estonian Defence League and the Danish Home Guard.


The 3rd Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle

Aldis Alus - Security police officer.
Lui Jaanson - Restorer and builder of the Defence League, Lieutenant Colonel.
Gunnar Lundberg - Adviser to the Estonian Defence Forces, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO, Brigadier General, Norway.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ploeger - Supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO, Major General, Germany.
Rein Puusepp - Adviser to the Estonian Defence Forces, preserver of Estonian heritage in Sweden, Lieutenant Colonel.
Eero Riuttala - Adviser to the Estonian Defence Forces, Colonel, Finland.
Jukka-Heitti Uhari - Adviser to the Estonian Defence Forces, Colonel, Finland.


The 4th Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle

Raimond Hallik - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Robert Helde - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Donald Koppel - Freedom fighter.
Johannes-Elmar Lubi - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Tõnu Raid - Border guard officer, Captain.
Edmund Ranniko - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Heino-Eugeni Reigo - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Heinrich Roots - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Thomas Rosche - Organiser of Estonian-German armament cooperation, Colonel.
Heino Samel - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Indrek Sirel - Contributor to Estonia's accession to NATO, Lieutenant Colonel.
Artur Tiganik - Serviceman, Colonel.
Kuido-Uno Tiidolepp - Serviceman, Colonel.
Edvard Tois - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Andres Ants Traks - Freedom fighter with military merits, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO in the United States of America.
Villu Vane - Police officer.
Bernd-Eberhard Wegner - Adviser to the Estonian Defence Forces, Commander.


The 5th Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle

Mairold Agu - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Endel Jalakas - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Ülo Kahre - Commander of a border guard ship, Lieutenant.
Eduard Kikas - Serviceman, Major.
Tiit Kivikas - Member of the Defence League, Second Lieutenant.
Endel Kivimäe - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Kalev Kont - Security police officer.
Ants Käppa - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Juhan Laanes - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Bernhard Lipp - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Artur Mathiesen - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Viktor Gabriel Moritz - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Endel Palu - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Martin Perling - Security police officer.
Johannes Pilvet - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Heino Post - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Juhan Priks - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Raimond Punnar - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Heino Raia - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Rein Reinomägi - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Toivo Sander - Border guard officer, Major.
Juha-Matti Suonperä - Promoter of Estonian-Finnish defence cooperation, Lieutenant Colonel.
Tiia Sõmer - Serviceman, Major.
Ilmar Tamm - Serviceman, Major.
Raivo Tamm - Serviceman, Major.
Alvar Vallau - Border guard officer, Major.
Adolf Valler - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Oskar Vares - Freedom fighter with military merits.


The 5th Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle with Swords

Eero Kinnunen - Serviceman, Captain.


The Gold Cross of the Cross of the Eagle

Janis Kahar - Security police officer.
Martin Purre - Security police officer.
Taavet Sillamets - Freedom fighter with military merits.
Erik Sisbo - Adviser to the Estonian Defence Forces, Denmark.
Ahto Sternfeld - Serviceman, Sergeant.
Kalvar Tammine - Serviceman, Lieutenant.


The Silver Cross of the Cross of the Eagle

Enn Kreilis - Police officer.
Juhan Sepp - Police officer.


The Iron Cross of the Cross of the Eagle

Eerik Heldna - Police officer.
Alar Kohv - Police officer.


On the basis of:
§ 78, 15) of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and
§ 9 of the State Decorations Act


Arnold Rüütel

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