Finnish Civil War
From 20 February, 1918, till 5 March, 1918, Walden was chief of Vaasa military district. From then till 6 May, 1918, he was chief of headquarters of the rear. He then became chief of security of the occupied areas until 22 May, 1918. On 28 November, 1918, Walden became minister of war and held this position until 15 August, 1919. Walden was then promoted to commander in chief of the Finnish army and the Civil Guard (27 November, 1918 - 30 December, 1918).
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