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Lapshov, Afanasiy Vasilyevich

Date of birth:
February 22nd, 1893 (Chemizovka, Kuznetsk district, Saratov Province, Russian Empire)
Date of death:
July 14th, 1943 (Soviet Union)
Nationality:
Soviet (1922-1991, People's Republic)

Biography

Major General and Hero of the Soviet Union Afanasiy Lapshov was killed on 14 July 1943 by a direct hit on his car. He commanded the 16th Guards Rifle Corps.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Polkovnik (Colonel)
Unit:
109th Infantry Regiment, 74th Infantry Division, 9th Army, Southern Front
Awarded on:
March 27th, 1942
"For skillful command of a rifle regiment, exemplary performance of command assignments at the front of the struggle against the Nazi invaders and for displaying courage and heroism."

No. 508
Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Polkovnik (Colonel)
Unit:
109th Infantry Regiment, 74th Infantry Division, 9th Army, Southern Front
Awarded on:
March 27th, 1942
Orden Lenina

Goes with the Gold Star
Jubilee Medal

Sources

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