Claim: Tauno Palo was born Tauno Brännäs, recruited in the military and was mentored by Aarne Orjatsalo.
Evidence: He was born Tauno Brännäs, but changed his name to Tauno Palo in 1935. He recruited in the military and was educated as a chemist. Theatre director and famous actor Aarne Orjatsalo became his mentor.