The officer's authority to execute soldiers refusing to obey commands or fleeing from combat was exercised only in 13 cases. The most famous case is the execution of conscientious objector Arndt Pekurinen in autumn 1941, who was also the penultimate Finn ever to be executed for civilian crimes (conscientious objection during wartime was considered high treason).
The officer's power to execute soldiers refusing orders or fleeing combat was only used in 13 cases. The most notable case is the execution of Arndt Pekurinen, who was also the last Finn executed for civilian crimes during wartime (conscientious objection was considered treason).