He was born in Lapua, Finland, the son of Juha Harju and Maria Salo.
He married Aili Albertiina Panula on 13 April 1927 in Cochrane, Ontario, Canada.
Their son Leo was born there, but tragically died just three years later.
The two immigrated back to Finland where Lauri joined the Finnish Armed Forces and fought in the Second World War.
It is not known what became of Lauri. He died in 1941 and it is surmised that he was killed on active duty. His burial place is unknown.
He was born in Lapua, Finland, the son of Juha Harju and Maria Salo.
He married Aili Albertiina Panula on 13 April 1927 in Cochrane, Ontario, Canada.
Their son Leo was born there, but tragically died just three years later.
The two immigrated back to Finland where Lauri joined the Finnish Armed Forces and fought in the Second World War.
It is not known what became of Lauri. He died in 1941 and it is surmised that he was killed on active duty. His burial place is unknown.
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