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Gavrilov, Potr Mikhaylovich

Date of birth:
June 30th, 1900 (Laishevsky County, Russian Empire)
Date of death:
January 26th, 1979 (Krasnodar, Soviet Union)
Buried on:
Garrison Cemetery Brest
Nationality:
Soviet (1922-1991, People's Republic)

Biography

Major. Hero of the Soviet Union. Was severely wounded in the defence of Brest in 1941. Prisoner of war from 1941 to 1945.

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Jubilee Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
January 30th, 1957
For merit, leadership and heroism in the defence of Brest.

No. 10807
Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
January 30th, 1957
Orden Lenina
Orden Lenina

Sources

  • Photo: Public domain

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