Johan Benjamin Jauhiainen

mauro · 03-01-2004, 03:48 PM

Hello friends,
I guess that the historical pictures are an important field of research. I am going to summarize there the result of a study I have performed concerning Johan Benjamin Jauhiainen, Finnish Army Officer with his Prize LP08. Some other pictures and information are available in my web site:
http://lugerlp08.free.fr
please have a look and let me know your opinion.

Ã¢??Hello friends,
In this little document I have summarized the result of a research concerning Johan Benjamin Jauhiainen, a Finnish Officer who had a big role in the 1918 Finnish independence war.
Jauhiainen was born on 31.07.1895.
During WWI, he was one of circa 1900 soldiers that went to Germany for military training in 1915-18. In particular he spent time in the Jaeger Battalion 27 for MG training and then on 1917 as extra training for explosives and explosions (I am going to buy a picture to cover this point in the near future).
From June 1916 to February 1917 he took a part to WW I (with about other 1.300 Finland soldiers) against the Russians on Riga front line in Latvia.
In this period he became a big enthusiast of the LP08 and then he decided to employ this pistol as his personal pistol.
A hand made holster was done to fit his LP08.
Jauhiainen, with other 100 men, came back to Finland in December 1917 w/ his LP08 and other two huge gun cargo. Most of them were ordered to training Home Guards around Finland.
On February/May 1918 they took a part to FinlandÃ¢??s struggle for independence on the WhiteÃ¢??s side.
After the Civil War these men were as a back bone of independence FinlandÃ¢??s Army.
Jauhiainen served in the army in the WyborgÃ?Â´s Battalion.
During the Winter War 1939-40 he was as battalion commander (35 Infantry Regiment) in North Carelia.
Jauhiainen fought on WWII as Major and starting from 1944 as Ltn. Colonel (51 Infantry Regiment).
He was retired in 1945.
He died 1959.
I am going to buy some other pictures in the near future, in particular related to the JauhiainenÃ¢??s MG training, in order to complete my collection about Johan Benjamin Jauhiainen.
I guess that it is a big result to find pictures like these one where it is possible to trace the life of the person depicted. I donÃ¢??t know a lot of example like this one and so I am very proud of my discover.
I hope you appreciate.Ã¢?Â

Ciao

Mauro

http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/benjamin.jpg

Imperial Arms · 03-01-2004, 05:57 PM

A fascinating history indeed of a soldier's career and life in the Finnish Forces. I especially like those images which show the LP-08 exposed out of a holster. It seems that Johan was very attached to his LP-08 which he carried on a lanyard around his neck! I wonder if it kept him warm during those freezing nights in Finland?!

A precious piece of history explaining the journey of his service and LP-08. We look forward to more information and portraits on this soldier's life.

Congratulations on a marvellous discovery!
Albert

P.S. I own an original color wall poster of the Finnish Contract P-08 which would go well with your historical set!

Ron Wood · 03-01-2004, 06:02 PM

Wonderful!!! What great pictures and history. Photo essays like this make collecting very personal and rewarding.

Navy · 03-01-2004, 08:02 PM

Gentlemen and ladies,
This is Z'ackly what this hobby is about. As a career professional soldier, I cherish the artifacts of those who have gone before me. Perhaps those who follow will seek something of my generation of soldiers. Regrettably, they will not find anything like our beloved toggle top.

Tom A.

Doubs · 03-01-2004, 08:54 PM

I can only add my admiration for Mauro's efforts to bring one soldier's story to light. I hope he can provide even more information at a later date. Thank you, Mauro.

John Sabato · 03-02-2004, 10:37 AM

Wonderful story and photographs Mauro... I look forward to more!

mauro · 03-02-2004, 04:48 PM

Hello guys,
first of all thank you very much for the kind words.
Please find here the other pictures that are available in my web site. As you can see I have dedicated a page of my site to Benjamin (connect to http://lugerlp08.free.fr and then click the link J. Benjamin Jauhiainen). I am going to populate the BenjaminÃ¢??s page with other pictures as soon as I buy them.
Thank you for your interest.
Ciao
Mauro

Jauhiainen as Lieutenant
http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfuploa...or_article.jpg

Jauhiainen w/ his hand made LP08 holster
http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfuploa...08_holster.jpg

Dwight Gruber · 03-02-2004, 09:34 PM

Mauro,

This is an excellent and unique aspect in the collecting of Lugers, one that not everyone ever has an opportunity to entertain. Congratulations, and we eagerly await further information in his story.

I'm curious, is there evidence that Lieutenant Jauhiainen used his LP-08 with a shoulder stock, or was it strictly a handgun with him?

--Dwight

mauro · 03-03-2004, 04:12 PM

Hi Dwight,
as far as I know there are no evidences that Lieutenant Jauhiainen used the LP08 w/ stock.
The fact that he decided to use an hand made holster is an evidence that Lieutenant Jauhiainen don't use the LP08 with the official holster-stock.
This is my understanding but maybe I am wrong.
Ciao
Mauro

03-01-2004, 03:48 PM	#1
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 350 Times in 129 Posts	Johan Benjamin Jauhiainen Hello friends, I guess that the historical pictures are an important field of research. I am going to summarize there the result of a study I have performed concerning Johan Benjamin Jauhiainen, Finnish Army Officer with his Prize LP08. Some other pictures and information are available in my web site: http://lugerlp08.free.fr please have a look and let me know your opinion. Ã¢??Hello friends, In this little document I have summarized the result of a research concerning Johan Benjamin Jauhiainen, a Finnish Officer who had a big role in the 1918 Finnish independence war. Jauhiainen was born on 31.07.1895. During WWI, he was one of circa 1900 soldiers that went to Germany for military training in 1915-18. In particular he spent time in the Jaeger Battalion 27 for MG training and then on 1917 as extra training for explosives and explosions (I am going to buy a picture to cover this point in the near future). From June 1916 to February 1917 he took a part to WW I (with about other 1.300 Finland soldiers) against the Russians on Riga front line in Latvia. In this period he became a big enthusiast of the LP08 and then he decided to employ this pistol as his personal pistol. A hand made holster was done to fit his LP08. Jauhiainen, with other 100 men, came back to Finland in December 1917 w/ his LP08 and other two huge gun cargo. Most of them were ordered to training Home Guards around Finland. On February/May 1918 they took a part to FinlandÃ¢??s struggle for independence on the WhiteÃ¢??s side. After the Civil War these men were as a back bone of independence FinlandÃ¢??s Army. Jauhiainen served in the army in the WyborgÃ?Â´s Battalion. During the Winter War 1939-40 he was as battalion commander (35 Infantry Regiment) in North Carelia. Jauhiainen fought on WWII as Major and starting from 1944 as Ltn. Colonel (51 Infantry Regiment). He was retired in 1945. He died 1959. I am going to buy some other pictures in the near future, in particular related to the JauhiainenÃ¢??s MG training, in order to complete my collection about Johan Benjamin Jauhiainen. I guess that it is a big result to find pictures like these one where it is possible to trace the life of the person depicted. I donÃ¢??t know a lot of example like this one and so I am very proud of my discover. I hope you appreciate.Ã¢?Â Ciao Mauro http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/benjamin.jpg __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

03-01-2004, 06:02 PM	#3
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	Wonderful!!! What great pictures and history. Photo essays like this make collecting very personal and rewarding. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-02-2004, 10:37 AM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Wonderful story and photographs Mauro... I look forward to more! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-02-2004, 04:48 PM	#7
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 350 Times in 129 Posts	Hello guys, first of all thank you very much for the kind words. Please find here the other pictures that are available in my web site. As you can see I have dedicated a page of my site to Benjamin (connect to http://lugerlp08.free.fr and then click the link J. Benjamin Jauhiainen). I am going to populate the BenjaminÃ¢??s page with other pictures as soon as I buy them. Thank you for your interest. Ciao Mauro Jauhiainen as Lieutenant http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfuploa...or_article.jpg Jauhiainen w/ his hand made LP08 holster http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfuploa...08_holster.jpg __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

03-03-2004, 04:12 PM	#9
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 350 Times in 129 Posts	Hi Dwight, as far as I know there are no evidences that Lieutenant Jauhiainen used the LP08 w/ stock. The fact that he decided to use an hand made holster is an evidence that Lieutenant Jauhiainen don't use the LP08 with the official holster-stock. This is my understanding but maybe I am wrong. Ciao Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

03-01-2004, 05:57 PM	#2
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	A fascinating history indeed of a soldier's career and life in the Finnish Forces. I especially like those images which show the LP-08 exposed out of a holster. It seems that Johan was very attached to his LP-08 which he carried on a lanyard around his neck! I wonder if it kept him warm during those freezing nights in Finland?! A precious piece of history explaining the journey of his service and LP-08. We look forward to more information and portraits on this soldier's life. Congratulations on a marvellous discovery! Albert P.S. I own an original color wall poster of the Finnish Contract P-08 which would go well with your historical set!

03-01-2004, 08:02 PM	#4
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Gentlemen and ladies, This is Z'ackly what this hobby is about. As a career professional soldier, I cherish the artifacts of those who have gone before me. Perhaps those who follow will seek something of my generation of soldiers. Regrettably, they will not find anything like our beloved toggle top. Tom A.

03-01-2004, 08:54 PM	#5
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,736 Thanks: 819 Thanked 1,769 Times in 586 Posts	I can only add my admiration for Mauro's efforts to bring one soldier's story to light. I hope he can provide even more information at a later date. Thank you, Mauro.

03-02-2004, 09:34 PM	#8
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Mauro, This is an excellent and unique aspect in the collecting of Lugers, one that not everyone ever has an opportunity to entertain. Congratulations, and we eagerly await further information in his story. I'm curious, is there evidence that Lieutenant Jauhiainen used his LP-08 with a shoulder stock, or was it strictly a handgun with him? --Dwight