Richard Åkerman

Lieutenant General Richard "Riri" Oscar Roger Åkerman (6 July 1898 – 23 June 1981) was a senior Swedish Army officer. Åkerman had an extensive military career in both the Swedish and Finnish Armies. He began as a second lieutenant in 1919 and later became a captain in the General Staff. He held various roles, including serving as head of the Air Defense Office and artillery battery commander. Åkerman joined the Finnish Army during the Winter War and reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Upon returning to Sweden, he resumed his military service and held positions such as head of the Royal Swedish Army Staff College and commander of the Östgöta Anti-Aircraft Regiment. He was appointed Inspector of the Control and Reporting System of the Swedish Air Force and Chief of the Defence Staff, serving concurrently as head of the Swedish National Defence College. Åkerman continued his involvement in defense-related commissions and organizations. He also held leadership positions in various non-military organizations, including the Bromma Air Protection Association and the Swedish Red Cross.