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Smushkevich, Yakov Vladimirovich

Date of birth:
April 14th, 1902 (Rokiškis, Russian Empire)
Date of death:
October 28th, 1941 (Moscow, Soviet Union)
Buried on:
Soviet War Graves Rogozhskoye
Nationality:
Soviet (1922-1991, People's Republic)

Biography

Lieutenant general of aviation. Twice Hero of the Soviet Union. Executed for high treason.

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

No. 5
Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 17th, 1939

2nd award
Orden Lenina
Jubilee Medal
Tsergyn gavyany ulaan tugyn odon
Orden Lenina

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