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Kosonogov, Lev Vasilyevich

Date of birth:
June 19th, 1904 (Srednegoveyny, Kamensky District, Rostov Region, Russia)
Date of death:
November 17th, 1943 (Kerch Strait, Soviet Union)
Nationality:
Soviet (1922-1991, People's Republic)

Biography

Major General and Hero of the Soviet Union Lev Kosnogov was killed when his boat struck a sea mine on 17 November 1943. He commanded the 117th Guards Rifle Division.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
General Major (Major General)
Unit:
117th Guards Rifle Division, 18th Army, North-Caucasian Front
Awarded on:
May 16th, 1944

Posthumously awarded
Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
General Major (Major General)
Unit:
117th Guards Rifle Division, 18th Army, North-Caucasian Front
Awarded on:
May 16th, 1944

Goes with the Gold Star, posthumously awarded
Orden Lenina

Sources

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