The time has come the walrus said . . .

[Stellan Bojerud (RIP)]

National service was proclaimed in White Finland (using the old old pre-1809 Swedish conscript act) on 18th February 1918.

The Prussian 27th Rifle Bn was transported to Finland by sea and on 25th February 1918 the Bn was paraded in Vasa joining the Finnish Army.

The Bn was dissolved for finding Officers and NCOs for new units formed by conscripts. Gradually the Finnish White Army during 1918 grew to:

1. Voluntary Home Guard troops:
12 Inf Regts each of 3 Bns

2. Enlisted troops:
2 Inf Regts each of 3 Bns
1 Cav Regt
6 Arty Btys

3. Conscripted troops
6 Inf Regts each of 3 Bns
1 Cav Regt
11 Arty Btys

Photo: Vasa 25th February 1918 - 27th Rifle Bn joining the Finnish Army.