Finnish serviceman Vaino Myllyrinne grew to roughly 2.48 meters (8 feet 1 inch) tall, making him the tallest soldier ever documented. He served in the Finnish army's heavy artillery before later touring as a circus performer.
Record no. MRB-2026-005898
Tallest Soldier Ever Recorded
Reference Record – Not Certified
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