Johannes Kert

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Johannes Kert
RK Johannes Kert.jpg
Kert in 2015
Born(1959-12-03)3 December 1959
Pechory, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Died4 March 2021(2021-03-04) (aged 61)
Allegiance Soviet Union (1981–1991)
 Estonia (1991–2008)
Service/branchSoviet Army
Estonian Land Forces
Years of service1981–2008
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldEstonian Land Forces (2001–2002)
Estonian Defence Forces (1996–2000)
Estonian Defence League (1993–1996)
Kuperjanov Infantry Battalion (1992)
Tartu Malev (1991)
AwardsSee: Awards, decorations, and recognition

Johannes Kert (3 December 1959 – 4 March 2021)[1] was an Estonian politician and military officer. He served as the Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces from 1996 until 2000. He retired from the military in 2008. Since 2014, Kert had been a member of the Estonian Reform Party.

Effective dates of promotion[]

Soviet Army[]

See Military ranks of the Soviet Union
Promotions
Insignia Rank Date
RAF A F1-2Lt since 2010par.svg Lieutenant (лейтена́нт) 1981
RAF A F1FstLt since 2010par.svg Senior Lieutenant (ста́рший лейтена́нт) 1984
RAF A F2Capt since 2010par.svg Captain (капита́н) 1988

Estonian Land Forces[]

See Military ranks of Estonia
Promotions
Insignia Rank Date
Maaväekapten.png Captain 1992
Maaväemajor.png Major 21 June 1993[2]
Maaväekolonelleitnant.png Lieutenant Colonel 1 February 1995[3]
Maaväekolonel.png Colonel 23 January 1996[4]
Maaväekindralmajor.png Major General 4 June 1997[5]
Maaväekindralleitnant.png Lieutenant General 19 June 1998[6]

Awards, decorations, and recognition[]

Decorations and badges[]

Estonian Awards and decorations
EST Order of the Cross of the Eagle 2nd Class BAR.png 2nd Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle 2001
EST White Cross of the Estonian Defence League I class.png White Cross of the Estonian Defence League (I class) 2008
EST White Cross of the Estonian Defence League II class.png White Cross of the Estonian Defence League (II class)
EST White Cross of the Estonian Defence League (III class).png White Cross of the Estonian Defence League (III class)
EST Cross of Merit of the Ministry of Defence.png Cross of Merit of the Ministry of Defence (I class) 2009
EST Distinguished Service Decoration of the EDF.png Distinguished Service Decoration of the EDF 20 February 2001
EST Order of Merit of the Estonian Defence Forces.png Order of Merit of the Estonian Defence Forces 18 May 2005
EST Merit Medal of the Defence League Special Class.png Merit Medal of the Defence League Special Class
EST Gold Cross of the Officer of Land Forces.png Gold Cross of the Officer of Land Forces
EST Estonian Defence Forces General Staff Cross of Merit.png Estonian Defence Forces General Staff Cross of Merit 12 November 2003
EST Merit Medal of the Defence League I Class.png Merit Medal of the Defence League I Class
EST Merit Medal of the Defence League II Class.png Merit Medal of the Defence League II Class
EST Memorial Medal 10 Years of the Re-Established Defence Forces.png Memorial Medal "10 Years of the Re-Established Defence Forces"
EST NCO School Medal of Merit.png NCO School Medal of Merit
EST Memorial Cross "Spearhead Admiral Pitka".png Memorial Cross "Spearhead Admiral Pitka"
EST Politsei- ja Piirivalveameti teenetemärk.png Distinguished Service Decoration of the Police and Border Guard Board
EST Politsei teeneteristi II klass.png Police Cross of Merit 2nd class
EST Golden Cross of the Rescue Board.png Golden Cross of the Rescue Board 18 February 2002
EST Border Guard Cross of Merit I Class.png Border Guard Cross of Merit I Class
EST Cross of the Estonian Reserve Officers’ Assembly (gold).png Cross of the Estonian Reserve Officers’ Assembly (gold) 12 June 2001[7]
Foreign Awards
FIN Order of the Lion of Finland 1Class BAR.png Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland (Finland)
LVA Aizsardzības ministra apbalvojums "Atzinības Goda Zīme".png Order of Merit of Latvian Ministry of Defense (Latvia)
SDSC.JPG State of Maryland Distinguished Service Cross (U.S.)
FIN Gold Medal of Merit of the Reserve Officers Association.png Golden Medal of Merit Finnish Reserve Officer Association (Finland)
FIN Cross of merit of Reservists' association.png Order of Finnish Non-commissioned Officers League (Finland)
CISM Order of Merit Grand Knight BAR.svg CISM Order of Merit Grand Knight
Badges
EST Kuperjanovi jalaväepataljoni rinnamärk.png Order of Merit of Kuperjanov Battalion
EST Kaitseliidu Jõgeva maleva teenetemärk.png Order of Merit of Defense League unit in Jõgeva
EST Kaitseliidu Lääne maleva teenetemärk.png Order of Merit of Defense League unit in Läänemaa
EST Kaitseliidu Tallinna maleva teenetemärk.png Order of Merit of Defense League unit in Tallinn
EST Tartu maleva I malevkonna teenetemärk.png Order of Merit of Defense League unit in Tartu

References[]

  1. ^ Kross, Eerik-Niiles (6 March 2021). "Obituary: Johannes Kert, the former Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces". Estonian World (in Estonian). Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  2. ^ "14. J. Kerdile sõjaväelise auastme andmine". Office of the President. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  3. ^ "40. Sõjaväeliste auastmete andmine". Office of the President. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  4. ^ "63. J. Kerdile sõjaväelise auastme andmine". Office of the President. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  5. ^ "12. J. Kerdile sõjaväelise auastme andmine". Office of the President. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  6. ^ "38.Sõjaväeliste auastmete andmine". Office of the President. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  7. ^ "EROK teeneteristi kavalerid". Eesti Reservohvitseride Kogu. Retrieved 4 December 2015.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Manivald Kasepõld 		Commander of the Estonian Defence League
1992–1996 		Succeeded by
Neeme Väli
Preceded by
Aleksander Einseln 		Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces
1996–2000 		Succeeded by
Tarmo Kõuts
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