The unknown soldier
Some years after WW 2 a French military delegation visited Helsinki.
The French General wanted to lay a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier. This proved to be a problem because the Finns had no such tomb.
Anyhow the French General was brought to a monument where a Honour Guard and a Band was waiting. A ceremony was carried out. After this the General said:
- I thought I saw a name on that grave.
- Yes, It is Jean Sibelius´ grave. As a composer he is world famous, but as a soldier he was totally unknown.
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