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Koptsov, Vasiliy Alekseyevich

Date of birth:
January 1st, 1904 (Tbilisi, Russian Empire)
Date of death:
March 3rd, 1943 (Southwestern Front, Soviet Union)
Nationality:
Soviet (1922-1991, People's Republic)

Biography

Major General and Hero of the Soviet Union Vasiliy Koptsov was seriously injured during the defence of Kharkiv on 3 March 1943. He died a couple of hours later. Koptsov commanded the 15th Tank Corps.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 17th, 1939

No. 175
Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 17th, 1939

Goes with the Gold Star
Orden Lenina
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1939
Tsergyn gavyany ulaan tugyn odon
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 31st, 1941
Orden Krasnogo Znameni
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
December 27th, 1941
Orden Krasnogo Znameni
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1943
Orden Suvorova 2

Sources

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