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Mareseva, Zinaida Ivanovna

Date of birth:
June 20th, 1923 (Cherkassy, Saratov Oblast, Soviet Union)
Date of death:
August 6th, 1943 (South of Belgorod, Soviet Union)
Nationality:
Soviet (1922-1991, People's Republic)

Biography

Guards Sergeant Zinaida Mareseva was the medical instructor of the 1st Platoon, 214th Guards Rifle Regiment of the 73rd Guards Rifle Division. She fell on 6 August 1943.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Serzhant (Sergeant)
Unit:
1st Platoon, 214th Guards Rifle Regiment, 73rd Guards Rifle Division
Awarded on:
February 22nd, 1944
"For bravery and courage in crossing the Siverskyi Donets river."

Awarded posthumously.
Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
February 22nd, 1944

Goes with the Gold Star, posthumously awardd
Orden Lenina

Sources

  • Photo: Public domain

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