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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 Herbert Walker Bush - President of the United States of America 1989-1993, supporter of Estonia's aspirations to independence
Robin Finlayson Cook - Former Foreign Secretary, the United Kingdom, supporter of Estonia's accession to the European Union
Patric Cox - Former President of the European Parliament, supporter of Estonia's accession to the European Union
Cristopher Patten - Former Member of the European Commission, the United Kingdom, supporter of Estonia's accession to the European Union
Günter Verheugen - Member of the European Commission, organiser of Estonia's accession to the European Union
Richard Carl von Weizsäcker - President of the Federal Republic of Germany 1984-1994, supporter of Estonia's aspirations to independence


The 2nd Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana

Norimasa Hasegawa - Ambassador to Estonia 2001-2003, promoter of the Estonian-Japanese relations
Girts Valdis Kristovskis - supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO, Latvia
Linas Antanas Linkevičius - supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO, Lithuania


The 3rd Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana

Mai Bereczki - translator, popularizer of Estonian literature in Hungary
Franz von Däniken - Diplomat, promoter of the Estonian- Swiss relations
John W. Hiden - historian, researcher of the Baltic history, the United Kingdom
Sergei Kovaljov - researcher of mass repressions, Russia
Eneko Landáburu - organiser of Estonia's accession to the European Union, Spain
Nils Muižnieks - promoter of the Estonian-Latvian relations
John P. Rose - Director of George C. Marshall European Centre for Security Studies, supporter and promoter of Estonia's security-related education, the United States of America
Martin Sajdik - supporter of Estonia's accession to the European Union, Austria
Eeva-Riitta Siitonen - promoter of the Estonian-Finnish cooperation
Jan Birger Store - Ambassador of Finland in Warsaw, supporter of Estonia's accession to the European Union
Dominique Struye de Swielande - Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Belgium to NATO, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO
Michael Zampelas - supporter of the Estonian - Cyprian relations
Oleg Tabakov - promoter of Estonian-Russian cultural contacts
Jari Pekka Olavi Vilén - Member of the Parliament of Finland, supporter of Estonia's accession to the European Union


The 4th Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana

Juri Afanasjev - supporter of Estonia in publicising the secret protocols of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, Russia
Finn Andersen - promoter of the Estonian-Danish cultural contacts
Markku Aro - promoter of the Estonian-Finnish fishery cooperation
Tomas Bertelman - Diplomat, supporter of the restoration of Estonia's independence, Sweden
Antoine Chalvin - translator, popularizer of Estonian literature in France
Stéphane Courtois - researcher of mass repressions, France
Håkan Damm - promoter of the Estonian-Swedish relations
Anton R. Dammer - promoter of the Estonian-American cooperation in oil-shale research
Lars Fredén - Diplomat, supporter of the restoration of Estonia's independence, Sweden
Joachim Gauck - researcher of mass repressions, Germany
Joans Hafström - promoter of the Estonian-Swedish relations
William Jarrett Hallowel Hough III - supporter of restoration of independence of the Baltic states, the United States of America
Tapani Ilkka - supporter of Estonian Olympic movement, Finland
Søren Claus Kjær - Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia in Aarhus, Denmark
Mikko Lagerspetz - Professor of Sociology, Estonian Institute of Humanities
Dirk Lange - organiser of Estonia's accession to the European Union in the European Commission
Ulla-Maija Määttänen - journalist, Finland
Stig Erik Örjan Ohlsson - linguist, Visiting Professor of the University of Tartu, Sweden
Romualdas Ozolas - supporter of the restoration of Estonia's independence, Lithuania
Jaakko Paavela - promoter of the Estonian-Finnish cultural cooperation
Risto Erkki Juhani Penttilä - promoter of the Estonian-Finnish relations
Matti Heimo Juhani Purasjoki - supporter of the development of Estonian competition law, Finland
Nikiforos Sivenas - organiser of Estonia's accession to the European Union in the European Commission
Lauri Ståhlberg - promoter of the Estonian-Finnish business contacts
Sigute Stonyte - promoter of the Estonian-Lithuanian cultural contacts
Pekka Takala - promoter of the Estonian-Finnish business and sports contacts
Seija Wallius - mediator of Estonian-Finnish cultural contacts


The 5th Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana

Dag Sebastian Ahlander - supporter of Estonia's aspirations to independence, Sweden
Gintautas Jurgis Česnys - anthropologist, Professor at the University of Vilnius, Lithuania
Juha Hakala - promoter of the relations between Estonian and Finnish non-profit associations
Martti Helminen - promoter of the Estonian-Finnish cultural contacts
Timo Höykinpuro - promoter of the relations between Estonian and Finnish non-profit associations
Rimantas Jankauskas - anthropologist, Lithuania
Helen Kaisa Kalli Klement - promoter of the Estonian- Nordic cultural contacts, Sweden
Mickael Lundgren - researcher of Estonia's recent history
Miroslaw Pienkowski - supporter of Estonian cultural life, Poland
Heino Rantala - supporter of the restoration of Estonia's independence, Finland
Heikki Seppänen - promoter of relations between Estonian and Finnish non-profit associations
Sabine Stadler - promoter of the Estonian-German cooperation in legal matters
Ingmar Stuns - promoter of the relations between Estonian and Finnish non-profit associations
Sigurd Zillmann - promoter of the Estonian-German cooperation
Kari Valtteri Tarkiainen - archivist, promoter of the Estonian-Nordic relations
Vytautas Urbanavičius - archeologist, Lithuania
Ulla Vestergaard Rasmussen - supporter of Estonia's energy industry, Denmark


The 2nd class Order of the National Coat of Arms

Tarmo Kõuts - Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces


The 5th class Order of the National Coat of Arms

Sirje Endre - publisher, an organiser of the Congress of Estonia, member of the IX Riigikogu
Ruuben Lambur - freedom fighter
Vello Peedosk - freedom fighter
August Puuste - freedom fighter
Vardo Rumessen - musicologist, pianist, an organiser of the Congress of Estonia, member of the VIII and the IX Riigikogu


The 2nd class Order of the White Star

Uno Lõhmus - judge of the Court of Justice of the European Communities, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Estonia 1998-2004


The 3rd class of Order of the White Star

Andrus Ansip - promoter of local government
Paul Himma - organiser and promoter of Estonian music life
Indrek Kannik - organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO
Jüri Kraft - entrepreneur, contributor to Estonia's independence
Lea Laarmaa - justice of the Supreme Court
Tiia-Ester Loitme - choirmaster, music teacher
Indrek Neivelt - promoter of the Estonian banking system
Meelike Palli - Diplomat, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU
Aare Saar - promoter of Estonia's economic life
Rainer Saks - organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO
Urmas Sõõrumaa - entrepreneur
Helve Särgava - Judge
Bruno Tomberg - interior architect, Emeritus Professor, Estonian Art University
Helju Vals - philologue, journalist


The 4th class of Order of the White Star

Jaan Anni - forester
Jüri Ant - historian, Emeritus Professor, University of Tartu
Aino Arro - promoter of folk culture
Lembit Eelmäe - theatrical actor
Mati Erelt - linguist, Professor, University of Tartu
Arvi Hamburg - energy specialist
Leeni Hansson - sociologist, population policy developer
Sirje Helme - art historian and art critic
Andres Herkel - publicist, member of the IX and the X Riigikogu
Anti Hirvoja - public official
Martin Hurt - organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO
Raivo Hurt -auditor
Mihhail Hütt - prosecutor
Mari Ivask - promoter of environmental education, Professor, Estonian Agricultural University
Elmar Johanson - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Latvia
Ilmar Heinrich Jõesoo - teacher, promoter of local life
Tiia Kaar - public official
Toivo Kabanen - promoter of the cooperation among ethnic minorities
Volli Kalm - geologist, promoter of higher education, Professor, University of Tartu
Kalle Karoles - promoter of forestry
Andi Kasak - entrepreneur
Rein Kilk - entrepreneur
Kaalu Kirme - art historian, Emeritus Professor, Tallinn Pedagogical University
Toivo Klaar - organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO
Endel Koljat - public official
Kaja Koort - public official
Oliver Kruuda - entrepreneur
Kai Kukk - public official
Maire Kurvits - public official
Vilja Kuzmin - public official
Ivo Kuusk - singer, music teacher
Villu Kõve - justice of the Supreme Court, promoter of legal system
Leo Käärmann - public official
Kalle Küttis - promoter of educational life
Julia Laffranque - justice of the Supreme Court, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU
Anni Lahe - promoter of local life
Ilmar Laurits - promoter of local life
Laine Leichter - music teacher
Enno Lend - promoter of vocational education, advocate for large families
Eha Liba - teacher, promoter of local life
Prits Liblik - entrepreneur
Laine Lõvi - promoter of local life
Jaak Maandi -public official
Aleksander Maastik - hydraulics scientist Emeritus professor, Estonian Agricultural University
Jaan Manitski - entrepreneur, promoter of local life
Dagmar Mattiisen - promoter of Women's Home Defence
Kalle Merusk - jurist, Professor, University of Tartu
Maie Metsalu - public official
Valdek Mikkal - chemist, Emeritus Professor, Tallinn Technical University
Tähve Milt - public official
Ivar Murdmaa - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Russia
Aadu Must - historian, Professor, University of Tartu
Tiina Mägi - preserver of cultural heritage
Gunnar Neeme - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Australia
Tõnis Nirk - Ambassador, organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO
Maie Nisu - rural municipality mayor, promoter of local life
Silvi Ojamuru - public official
Olev Olesk - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Sweden and the United States of America
Aivo Orav - Ambassador, organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO
Kalju Orro - actor, theatre pedagogue
Urmas Ott - journalist
Mare Peil -promoter of educational life
Walter Pent -preserver of the Estonian heritage in Canada
Peep Pillak - historian and archivist
Rein Porro - public official
Martin Puhvel - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Canada
Raimo Pullat - historian, Professor, Tallinn Pedagogical University
Aime Punga - teacher, promoter of educational life
Tiiu Raia - public official
Ain Randma - road constructor
Tiia Raudma - public official, organiser of Estonia's accession to the EU
Toivo Rebane - public official
Jaan Reinson - promoter of educational life
Cardo Remmel - entrepreneur
Jüri Riimaa - public official
Els Roode - promoter of folk music
Andres Root - auditor
Aino Runge - consumer protection activist
Sven Sakkov - public official, organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO
Jüri Selirand - archeologist
Sander Soone - diplomat, organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO
Horre Zeiger - musician, composer
Toomas Takkis - teacher, promoter of educational life
Jaan Timusk - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Canada
Ela Tomson - journalist, member of the X Riigikogu
Tiia Toomet - writer, museologist
Leelo Tungal -writer, journalist, promoter of children's literature
Vello Valm - customs official
Paul Varul - lawyer, Professor, University of Tartu
Rein Veetõusme - public official
Sirje Winding-Frauenlob - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Austria
Vello Väinsalu - entrepreneur


The 5th class of Order of the White Star

Raimu Aardam - promoter of local life
Hendrik Allsaar - promoter of local life
Aleksandr Brokk - entrepreneur, promoter of local life
Olga Bucquet-Kask - preserver of the Estonian heritage in France
Anne-Mari Buravkova - teacher, promoter of local life
Boris Dubovik - promoter of heritage conservation
Aleksandr Dusman - organiser of the cooperation among ethnic minorities
Riina Eentalu - journalist
Ants Eglon - public official
Helmut Einpaul - organiser of the Monday Meetings in Stockholm 1990-1991, provider of humanitarian aid
Helju Eller - teacher
Kostel Gerndorf - facilitator of the restoration of Estonia's independence
Ilmar Haaviste - organiser of the Estonian War-Veterans Association's activity
Rao Heidmets - movie director
Leida Helde - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Canada
Kersti Hiedel - public official
Merit-Ene Ilja - organiser of legal translation
Arvo Jaakson - organiser of the reinstatement of local governments, member of the IX Riigikogu
Luule Järvand - heritage conservationist
Kalev Järvela - dance teacher
Robert Kasemägi - music teacher
Kaja Kaur - promoter of local life
Sulev Keedus - movie director
Mati Kermas - public official
Aado Keskpaik - entrepreneur, regional policy developer
Enn Kiilaspea - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Canada
Endel Kiisk - entrepreneur, promoter of local life
Lembit Kikkas - teacher, promoter of local life
Kaarel Kilvet - promoter of theatrical art
Natalja Kuzina - promoter of musical life
Lembitu Kuuse -journalist
Tiiu-Reet Kõrven - promoter of document management culture
Rein Laaneots - metrologist, Professor, Tallinn Technical University
Artur Laast - diplomat, promoter of heritage conservation
Peeter Laurits - artist
Viktor Leis - farmer
Ene Lepp - public official
Svetlana Ljutova - public official
Marje Lohuaru - promoter of educational life, Professor, Estonian Academy of Music
Eevi Mardna - ceramic artist
Heino Martinson - facilitator of the restoration of Estonia's independence
Marika Meltsas - bibliographer
Enn Meri - promoter of local business
Neeme Mikenberg - road master
Eha Mikk - court official
Madis Mikko - public official, organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO
Leho Männiksoo - journalist
Meeri Nikolska - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Ukraine
Eve Noormets - dance pedagogue, promoter of dance
Eha-Leidi Nurkse - public official
Luule Nõmm - teacher, promoter of local life
Jaanus Orgulas - theatrical actor
Otto Paju - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Sweden
Toomas Pappel - public official
Jaak Peedo - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Australia
Ruth Püss - editor of children's broadcasts
Ester Pruul - organiser of the cooperation among ethnic minorities
Daina Pärt - teacher, promoter of local life
Heiki Raudla - teacher, promoter of local life
Kalle Rea - teacher, promoter of national defence education
Konstantin Rein - teacher, promoter of local life
Johannes Reinoja - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Canada
Kalle Reiter - agricultural entrepreneur
Elli Riikoja - linguist
Helle-Mall Risti - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Australia
Elmar Saarepere - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Australia
Albert Saunanen - organiser of the cooperation among ethnic minorities
Niina Siitam - public official
Ago Silde - promoter of vocational education
Mati Sutt - teacher, promoter of local life
Vilma Talberg - promoter of local life
Hanno Tamm - promoter of local life
Asko Tamme - promoter of library science
Ago Teder - advocate for large families
Harri Teder - teacher
Osvald Timmas - painter
Richard Tomingas - promoter of economic life
Helena Tulve - composer
Iivo Tuul - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Australia
Olaf Vaarmaa - heritage conservationist, captain of "Suur Tõll" icebreaker
Ado Valge - preserver of the Estonian heritage in the United States of America
Jaan Vali - heritage conservationist
Reet Viikholm - teacher


The Medal of the Order of the White Star

Malle Alunurm - teacher, promoter of local life
Kaljo Kalm - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Sweden
Tiit Kaurla - public official
Viive Metsis - public official
Riho Miller - prison official
Tanel Mätlik - organiser of the cooperation among ethnic minorities
Rein-Vello Ojavere - promoter of sports
Linda-Leontine Ollmann - heritage conservationist
Virve Osila - writer
Piret Paljak - public official, organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO
Priidu Ristkok - public official
Toivo Sikk - organiser of youth work


The 1st class Order of the Estonian Red Cross

Manfrid Danilovitš - lung doctor
Jaan Eha - cardiologist, Professor, University of Tartu
Adik Levin - paediatrician
Toomas Paul - theologian, promoter of Estonian church life
Airi Värnik - promoter of health care


The 2nd class of Order of the Estonian Red Cross

Jüri Jaanson -rowing athlete
Toomas Kivimägi - Chairman of the Pärnu County Crisis Management Commission, organiser of rescue work
Markku Tapani Niskala - Secretary General of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, supporter of the Estonian Red Cross, Finland
Indrek Pertelson - judoist
Tiit Sokk - basketball player
Kalev Timberg - organiser of rescue work, crises management official


The 3rd class of Order of the Estonian Red Cross

Ingo Tiit Jaagu - clergyman, preserver of the Estonian heritage in Sweden
Eduard (Emmanuel) Kirss - priest, promoter of the church life
Ruta Mihelson - internist
Epp Müil - organiser of the assistance for children with hearing impairment
Inge Ojala - caretaker of street children
Toivo Roosimaa - trade unionist
Ivar-Jaak Salumäe - clergyman, promoter of the church life
Leo Tamm - pediatrician, promoter of the child's welfare movement
Aleksander Tammert - discus thrower
Viracgai Techavijit - Honorary Consul, helper of Estonian citizens during the catastrophe in South-Eastern Asia
Valentina Trofimova - Mother Superior


The 4th class Order of the Estonian Red Cross

Raivo Annus - surgeon, promoter of heritage conservation
Eva Birgitta Elisabeth Handog - promoter of the cooperation between Estonian and Swedish churches
Nils Hollberg - provider of humanitarian aid, Germany
Antonina Järviste - promoter of health care
Rein Kaasik - therapist
Felix Kadarik - priest, promoter of the church life
Ülo Kaljula - blood donor
Helena Kallenbäck-Trolle - supporter of the Estonian child's welfare movement, Sweden
Jaan Kirss - family doctor
Guido Kutser - former student-freedom-fighter
Rein Käsk - participant in the Chernobyl NPP accident cleanup operations and helper of the accident victims
Aarno Tapani Lahtinen - promoter of the cooperation between Estonian and Finnish churches
Hans-Heikki Laja - provider of humanitarian aid
Olavi Larma - provider of humanitarian aid, Finland
Mihkel Leppik - rowing coach, promoter of sports
Pavel Loskutov - marathoner
Iivi Luik - trade unionist
Eino Lupp - trade unionist
Nora Mals - trade unionist
Helga Mihelson - helper of seniors
Vello Muliin - promoter of health care
Hilja Mutimäe - blood donor
Jaanis Otsla - rescue service officer
Katrin Paju - emergency doctor
Artur-August Praks - researcher of mass depressions
Margit Rosental - advocate of youth with special needs
Leili Sarapuu - music pedagogue, promoter of cultural life of people with visual impairment
Tarja Katriina Sivonen - organiser of assistance for Estonian orphanages, Finland
Ruth Soonets - paediatrician, advocate for abused children
Kaljo Tamm - former student-freedom-fighter
Kuno Tammearu - rescue service official
Ene Tomberg - promoter of the child's welfare movement
Ago Tuuling - trade unionist
Ludmilla Unt - blood donor
Oskar Uudeküll - promoter of sport life
Heiki Vaibla - former student-freedom-fighter
Riina Viiding - trade unionist
Christoph Wrembek - provider of humanitarian aid, Germany


The 5th class Order of the Estonian Red Cross

Taivo Asula - blood donor
Linda Brikker - nurse during World War II
Maria Drenkhan - teacher, caretaker for seniors
Mihhail Fadejev - equestrian coach
Heino Jeret - sports activist
Kenny Jonsson - provider of humanitarian aid, Sweden
Kaukko Kiisk - deminer
Aino Kiiver - researcher of mass repressions, advocate for repressed people’s rights
Marko Kristal - football player
Liidia Laaneoja - Caretaker of seniors
Helje Loopere - long-time researcher of Estonian centenarians
Maimu Müürsepp - nurse during World War II
Nadežda Pander (Pototsky) - nurse during World War II
Elmar Sakkov - helper of handicapped children
Boriss Slepikovski - alpinists's physician
Janek Sõnum - deminer
Georgi Zabulika - blood donor
Mart Tarmak - promoter of sports


The Medal of the Order of the Estonian Red Cross

Tarmo Aidla - blood donor
Tiiu Blande - blood donor
Aleksander Karlep - blood donor
Väino Kask - lifesaver, border guard official
Vjatšeslav Knoll - blood donor
Rein Reile - developer of working environment
Vaike Tauts - blood donor
Allan Teemant - blood donor
Enn Vaks - blood donor


The 1st class Order of the Cross of the Eagle

Bengt Gustafsson - supporter of building up the Estonian Defence Forces, General, Sweden


The 2nd class Order of the Cross of the Eagle

Miguel A. Fernandez - supporter of building up the Estonian Defence Forces, Admiral, Spain


The 3rd class Order of the Cross of the Eagle

Jürgen Bornemann - supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO, Brigadier General, Germany
Philip J. Dermer - supporter of the Estonian Defence Forces, Colonel, the United States of America
Marko Juhani Ekström - Attaché of the republic of Finland to Estonia 2001-2004, Lieutenant Colonel
Jens Koefoed - promoter of the cooperation between the Danish Home Guard and the Estonian Defence League, Captain Lieutenant
Alar Laneman - organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO, Colonel
Valeri Saar - organiser of Estonia's accession to NATO, Colonel


The 4th class Order of the Cross of the Eagle

Harri Ints - serviceman, Lieutenant Colonel
German Kesa - Developer of Defence Forces, Lieutenant Colonel
Olev Kärk - freedom fighter with military merits
Venda Luik - freedom fighter with military merits
Roland Peets - Border guard official, Lieutenant Colonel
Ahti Piirimägi - serviceman, Lieutenant Commander
Igor Schvede - serviceman, Commander
Arnold Sinisalu - Security police officer
Mati Sülluste - serviceman, Major
Riho Terras - serviceman, Major
Ove Urup-Madsen - promoter of the Estonian-Danish defence cooperation, Major
Lauri Tapio Väättänen - adviser to the Estonian Defence Forces, Colonel, Finland


The 5th class Order of the Cross of the Eagle

Priit Andevei - facilitator of the restoration of independence
Jaan Arula - border guard official, First Lieutenant
Rene Brus - serviceman, Captain
Endel Haas - freedom fighter with military merits
Peeter Ivask - serviceman, First Lieutenant
Aadu Jõgiaas - facilitator of the restoration of independence
Arvo Kallaste - facilitator of the restoration of independence
Uno Kaunis - freedom fighter with military merits
Tarmo Laaniste - serviceman, Captain
Gunnar Laev - freedom fighter with military merits
Evald Laidvere - freedom fighter with military merits
Risto Lumi - serviceman, Major
Rein Luup - freedom fighter with military merits
Aleksei Maršalov - Border guard official, Lieutenant Commander
Tõnu Miilvee - Security police officer
Remi Milk - freedom fighter with military merits
Vahur Murulaid - serviceman, Captain
Janno Märk - serviceman, Lieutenant
Tõnis Ojaberg - freedom fighter with military merits
Ralf Palo - Police officer
Piret Pehme - Police officer
Enno Piirve - freedom fighter with military merits
Arvo Putmaker - freedom fighter with military merits
Meelis Ratassepp - Security police officer
Kalev Reiljan - freedom fighter with military merits
Viktor Rein - freedom fighter with military merits
Vambola Remmel - freedom fighter with military merits
Andrus Remmelgas - serviceman, Major
Uno Roosiväli - freedom fighter with military merits
Leonhard Saar - freedom fighter with military merits
Endel Sakson - freedom fighter with military merits
Mihkel Salusoo - freedom fighter with military merits
Hans Savisik - freedom fighter with military merits
Artur Sild - freedom fighter with military merits
Heete Simm - Police official
Kaljo Sobik - freedom fighter with military merits
Toomas Sullakatko - serviceman, First Lieutenant
Hillar Tammiste - Border guard official, Captain
Olev Tatar - freedom fighter with military merits
Rene Teimann - security police officer
Urmas Tensing - Border guard official, Major
Ago Tikk - Border guard official, Captain
Leopold Vahtra - freedom fighter with military merits
Ludvig Vahtrik - freedom fighter with military merits
Aivar Vilbre - serviceman, Major
Harald Võsu - freedom fighter with military merits


The Gold Cross of the Cross of the Eagle with swords

Arre Illenzeer - serviceman, (posthumously) Senior Sergeant


The Gold Cross of the Cross of the Eagle

Maido Jäämees - serviceman, Sergeant
Kristian Kivimäe - serviceman, Second Lieutenant
Jyri Laats - freedom fighter with military merits
Meelis Morell - serviceman, Senior Sergeant
Augustin Poopuu - archivist, freedom fighter with military merits
Margus Tooming - serviceman, Sergeant
Ivar Uudikas - serviceman, Sergeant


The Silver Cross of the Cross of the Eagle

Aleksandr Bulavinov - police officer
Viktor Hinn - police official
Urmas Lindmäe - police official
Avo Ostumaa - serviceman, Senior Sergeant


The Iron Cross of the Cross of the Eagle

Aleksandr Lüdikainen - police official
Arnold Matjašov - police official
Raul Rebane - police official

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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